Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

I will not get into an argument about results because this is a much broader issue. The atmosphere and culture that prevails in schools is important and the student voice is important in that regard. Student councils are needed in all schools. A significant number of schools do not have such councils and I suspect they do not always have an effective role and voice in the schools in which they have been established. I am sorry the Minister did not appoint a student to the task force. It comprises adults, all of whom are education practitioners.

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