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

I have been able to preside over a situation where the latest assessment of our education at primary level shows that our primary pupils at ten years of age are the best readers in Europe and the best at mathematics in Europe. We are delivering money into the education system and we are making a difference in students' lives. Of course we will look at the other legitimate demands for additional resources but I can stand over a record of which I can be proud -----

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