Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

-----but this is not about her on her own. The point I am making is that I do not question her commitment, but some time ago the Minister for Education and Skills cut the number of career guidance counsellors in schools throughout the country. They are front-line staff working at the coalface in dealing with people who have difficulties. That is a fact. Therefore, I question the Government's commitment. This was an appalling way in which to try to reduce what was a key component in providing for an effective response in schools for vulnerable pupils.

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