Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)

I have been a member of parents' associations for the past ten years. Ten years ago, we petitioned to reduce class sizes. Here I am today pushing the same case. We will not let this go. The Government will have to honour its commitment and, particularly in respect of JFK Memorial School in Limerick, ensure that the 11th teacher is retained. It is vital.

There is a very simple solution. There is an independent appeals board whose terms of reference are totally confined.

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