Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am concerned by the answer the Minister gave to Deputy Catherine Murphy when she asked if, in his opinion, the changes made to teachers' pay would impact on the quality of teachers entering the profession. His reply was not acceptable because he said his feeling was that it would not. I am wondering what analysis and assessments have been undertaken by the Department. The Minister has said he does not make up policy on the hoof. I certainly hope he does not make up policy based on feelings. I would like something more concrete than his feeling that the quality of teachers entering the profession will not be affected by the reductions in pay.

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