Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

In response to the circumstances which arose in this case, the Minister last week said she was shocked and appalled. She speaks on everyone's behalf in that regard. Is the Minister aware the film will be put out on RTE in March and come into the public domain? It is fair to say it could cause a fair degree of controversy in classrooms up and down the country.

In her reply, the Minister stated she has asked the NCCA to furnish her with a report, which she is absolutely entitled to do. Has she considered speaking directly to teachers, parents and students about this? What advice would she give to teachers who must teach the subject matter when this issue comes into the public domain in March, given there is a fair degree of controversy surrounding this case?

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