Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy stated, the NCSE will report to the Minister very shortly, and I am sure his information must be accurate and it will be on Friday. It will then be in the public arena and I hope parents in particular and Deputies will have an opportunity to comment on the report. It is a statutorily appointed body, the role of which is to provide advice in this area to the Minister. He will have to consider this advice and the views of parents. I am sure he will not delay in responding but I cannot give the Deputy a date when he will reply. I am sure the Minister will take the opportunity to respond as soon as possible.

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