Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

Having worked as a classroom primary teacher and as a primary principal, and having had a close association with second level schools in my area, I know first-hand that our schools are caring institutions. Every teacher, regardless of the subject they teach, has a duty of care for their pupils. Again, I know first-hand that all teachers take genuine interest in their students' welfare and their futures. Class teachers, deputy principals, year heads and especially guidance counsellors take this duty of care very seriously.

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