Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I thank Mr. Bermingham, Mr. Scattergood, Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Carew for appearing before the committee. The voice of young people must be centre stage in all decisions taken in the education system, and this committee has made a virtue of bringing in people as young as 15 and 16 years of age to have their voices heard. It is very important. I congratulate Mr. Bermingham and Mr. Scattergood from WorldSkills Ireland and Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Carew, winners of the young scientist award. Apprenticeships, the young scientist exhibition and WorldSkills Ireland are so important. Mr. Scattergood talked about having the honour of going the RDS to see other people in the competition and what they do in their areas. I hope all the witnesses have very bright futures. They are all a tribute to their tutors and their families. Their coming before us is very much appreciated.