Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)

The Deputy has not had a good look at the back. This has been one of the most uplifting debates I have heard in this House for a long time, and it has taken in the whole educational spectrum. Some of the famous opinion formers who take centre stage in our national media may be disappointed after today's debate. Their views have not been echoed to any great degree because we all come from very diverse backgrounds.

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