Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Would the Minister agree that the earliest intervention possible is the best way of dealing with the issue of severe misbehaviour in schools? Would he also agree that the first four years are vital?

Would the Minister agree - I ask this of broader society as well - that one cannot expect a four year old child to be a normal happy-clappy child in junior infants if he or she comes from a violent, dysfunctional family and we must intervene early? In terms of good news, would he agree that there are many examples of good practice with children at risk and children misbehaving in the DEIS schools?

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