Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Has the Taoiseach received any communication from the trade unions about the concern they have expressed that hard-won taxes gained through Sustaining Progress are being eroded by a series of stealth taxes? Second, Sustaining Progress contains a number of commitments in the education field. How does the Taoiseach intend to use the measures contained in the agreement to deal with the incidence of almost 5,000 primary school children attending classes of more than 35 pupils? Sustaining Progress makes specific reference to this issue. How does the Government propose to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio to the level set out in its targets? Third, what has been the extent of social housing provision throughout local authorities? The Taoiseach might refer this question to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

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