Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I support my colleagues in the Chamber. It is an issue in east Cork but it is also an issue right across Cork city and county. I am dealing with families from Glanmire to Blarney to Ballincollig who do not have school places for their children. There are people on waiting lists. The problem now is that secondary schools are closed for the summer. Where is the contingency in order that there can be communication with parents? I am dealing with parents who do not know where their children are going to go. The schools are back in the last week of August, which is not that far away. A contingency plan needs to be put in place for those children and families so this can be worked through.

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