James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputies for their contributions and the tone in which this debate has been held. We are all trying to improve services for our people. There is no more emotive issue than services for our children. I will endeavour to get a copy of the letter that Mr. Murphy wrote, review it and have my Department review it before next Tuesday's meeting.

I also listened to Deputy Pearse Doherty. I wish his nephew well and a bright future. Perhaps he will follow his uncle into the Chamber some day, although not necessarily under the same banner. I jest.

I want to determine how we can address the issue raised by Deputies McConalogue and Pringle. It is not just a question of economics, as it makes perfect economic sense, but also a question of children's quality of life. No one wants to hear of children having to travel four hours by car when the alternative could be just one hour regardless of in which part of Donegal they are. I will examine the matter and try to get the best outcome that I can for parents and their children.

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