Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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I do not think I am betraying any confidence because he is quite open about it. I was not joking when I said Sive might have a political career because the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, is an outstanding TD for his constituency. He was on "The Late Late Show" in the past. He has given interviews in the Irish Independent, etc. He left school at the age of 13. He did not realise he had dyslexia and felt the school system failed him and he could not achieve what he wanted to. He has had a very good adult life. He has succeeded in his field. It would be great if the advocacy group Sive set up could meet him. He is quite inspirational in how he sees all of this. We will hear from more members. There are good people here from all parties. Some get this so well because they have been in classrooms and seen children struggle. People are very invested in this. We will put in a huge effort to ensure when Sive sits her leaving cert in the year after next, I would be ashamed if things are not straightened out by then. I call Deputy Jen Cummins.