James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have always found the Minister to be helpful and supportive in addressing shortfalls. I do not doubt that the same will be the case with St. Mary's school in Drumlish.

I thank the Minister of State for taking this debate. St. Mary's is an example of a rural school that is doing well and surviving in tough times. It should be held up as an example of how rural schools should be run. We should do everything in our power to support rural schools. I attended a rural school and have been proud of the rural school network.

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