Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have engaged with the school. I have spoken to the principal numerous times. I have spoken to parents. I have spoken to members of An Garda Síochána, which is liaising with the school. I have spoken to my colleague, the Minister, Deputy Foley, who is engaging directly with the school as well. We are providing whatever support is necessary, being asked of us and that they need.

What is important for these children and for their staff is that they are, in so far as is possible given what has happened, able to return to normality and are able to go to school like every other child on every other day. We are here to support them and we will stay here supporting them.

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