Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

This could be argued as a simple point of accountancy.

The Taoiseach spoke about ABA facilities. However, in Donaghmede, parents are obliged to provide funds of €10,000 and in the ABA school in Kilcloon, County Meath, parents must find €12,000 monthly. Parents must go into debt at every turn to try to do what the Government should, namely, to get analysis for their children.

Is it acceptable for the Government to drive such parents into court repeatedly? Is it acceptable to have groups such as NUI Maynooth engaging in a sponsored cycle this Friday to try to raise money to provide funds or to have entertainers such as Mr. Keith Duffy getting involved——

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