Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Taoiseach did not answer the question. The answer is not "Yes". The Taoiseach has just told us that the Minister did not carry out an impact assessment before making the cut. The Taoiseach has just said he will ask all the colleges or VECs. The principal of Ballyfermot Senior College said last evening that 10% of her staff will be cut. Ballyfermot Senior College is a fantastic college that has produced students who have gone all the way to Hollywood and won Oscar awards in animation.

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