Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have received a report from the committee following pre-legislative scrutiny which is broadly positive. We will now proceed to the drafting of the heads. A lot of work has already been done in my Department. The advantage of a parents and students charter is that it clearly sets out the rights of parents and students as full partners within the school to access information, participate in decision making, and to have smooth ways of resolving difficulties. Having good protocols for resolving those issues locally builds a stronger school.

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