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

I agree with the Minister with regard to young people having an input into this matter. Like Deputy David Stanton, in whose name the original question was tabled, I would like a cost-benefit analysis to be carried out. I accept that research indicates that children who complete transition year obtain approximately 40 points extra in the leaving certificate examination. However, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. I would be interested in discovering what we and young people are getting in return for the money being invested.

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