Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

-----to make a statement - timing is everything they say - on the very troubling brief that he has been given for his Department as he settles into his new role. Page 35 of that brief reflects the fact that the current reduced funding levels create a risk that some schools may not be able to cover critical costs such as insurance, heat and light. The brief continues, "the absence of which could trigger school closures". I am aware that the Minister is taking questions today, but I believe the seriousness of this situation warrants the Minister coming before the House and making a substantive statement on this matter.

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