Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Given that the new junior cycle is due to commence in September, I hope the review concludes before the end of the year. The Minister of State is being disingenuous when he says he does not know the teachers' unions' concerns because they have not provided a written submission. The Minister of State and Department are very well aware of their concerns. It is unfair to say he cannot progress unless they engage. They have been engaging with the groups the Department established. To say he does not know their concerns because they have not put them on paper is unfair.

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