Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I cannot give the Deputy an exact date. As he is aware, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has published the Children First requirements. These are to be backed up by legislation currently being drafted by the Minister for Justice and Equality. This is a matter of obvious priority for the Government, which is the reason a Minister with specific responsibility for children was appointed. I regret being obliged to read the appalling situation as outlined in newspapers today regarding a school in County Donegal. I will let the Deputy know when the Government has a better fix on when the legislation will be brought before the House.

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