Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)

Yes, a Cheann Comhairle, as indeed I am sure you know.

Economists have a particular way of looking at matters. I want to ensure young boys and girls who have the ability and desire to get to third level, no matter what route they take, have the opportunity to do so. One of the great achievements of all Governments here is the remarkable link between students who may not have taken their studies too seriously or, for whatever reason, did not shine——

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