Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand that the issue involving school secretaries and caretakers is before the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, today. I hope that it will be possible to come to an agreement to regularise their employment, which we would all support.

I am aware of the issue regarding PhD candidates. I cannot make any commitment on it today but I will ensure that the Minister, Deputy Harris, knows that it was raised in the Chamber. It is important that PhD candidates be treated fairly. We want more people to do PhDs and secure doctorates because that raises the floor for everyone.

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