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

The Education Act outlines the powers I have as Minister, as well as the powers I do not have. Many powers which the Deputy wishes I had are powers which I do not have. However, I have one very important power under section 16 of the Act, where I have to adjudicate on a proposal by a patron to dissolve a board. I will do this in a way that is fair to all sides. I will not comment on anyone's interests or motivations as I have to evaluate those fairly, hearing all sides. That is the way I am going to approach this.

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