Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)

What is the up-to-date position on the proposed education and training boards Bill?

Is the Taoiseach aware of the very serious concerns in the vast majority of second level schools about yesterday's decision to dismantle the vital career guidance counselling services at a time when young people need this help and support? This decision will also mean a reduction in subject choice at second level and will increase the pupil-teacher ratio.

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