Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

This was announced at 6 p.m. yesterday evening when it was too late to table parliamentary questions to the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills. There is also no opportunity next week for questions or for an Adjournment debate. The Tánaiste is hiding behind the excuse that there is no promised legislation in this matter. It should be dealt with. It is too late for any of us to raise this matter. Figures for two schools in my constituency show how the children are improving.

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