Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

A few months ago, I attended a forum in Kilkenny where school students were brought together with various education professionals and asked for their views, especially on the school curriculum. Students feel their voice is not heard much of the time.

With regard to the discipline issue, children are described as the problem. The group is called the task force on discipline and it is about young people being a problem, which is a pity. However, a number of members of the task force have represented the voice of young people who have difficulties in school.

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