Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

Before I conclude I wish to deal with criticisms regarding teacher numbers and school buildings. The Government is committed to providing 4,000 extra primary teachers by 2012. We are ahead of target in that regard. With the additional teachers in place this year, and those provided for in budget 2000, extra primary teachers will be provided in just two years.

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