Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

A recent survey of parents' opinions by a professional polling company is that 60% want to retain independent assessment of the new junior certificate. That is where there is disagreement and the Minister of State refuses to take on board what teachers and parents want. I urge the Minister of State to re-examine this with the Minister, who has been obstinate, stubborn and blind to the views of others in his approach to a very important reform of our education system.

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