Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I need to say that it is important in every sector, including in the education sector, that the widest realm of people who are involved in the process have an opportunity to put and to record their views and their thoughts. I accept the passionately and sincerely held views that have been articulated by both Deputies here. However, it is important, in the interest of fairness and the interests of the process, that all views and all shades of views would be facilitated in having their voices heard. That is exactly what this consultation process has been about, namely, facilitating similarities of views as well as dissimilarity of views. I have no doubt that there will be competing views expressed here via this process. I accept that the publication of the conclusion of this process needs to be done as a matter of priority. It will be done. However, it is important that the considered views of everybody who engaged - and the Deputies will can see that it has been a huge engagement by people - would be given due consideration.

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