Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There was an announcement that class sizes would change from 12 to 20. The Minister knows the detrimental effect that will have. Schools, in particular those in my county, are facing the possibility of losing teachers and in some instances we will lose schools. These schools are cherished in communities, and have provided an excellent level of education and a great grounding for young people who we want, in turn, to go on and attend our universities. Coming back to the Bill-----

See this speech in context