Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

Can I make two points? I do not write editorial headlines. Any information put out was on the basis of the facts.

The facts are that I have a serious difficulty with the cost of substitution days, whether for uncertified sick leave, sick leave or other substitution. The costs have grown enormously. I do not have the funds to meet those costs. It is my job to point out exactly the number of days that are lost.

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