Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

What I invite the Deputy to do is to not mislead people.

What the Deputy has conveniently suggested is that the change in the capitation rate has resulted in a reduction in service, when, actually, more schools are providing it this year than last year. The number in that regard is up to 1,700 from 1,400. Those are additional schools - we can all do the maths. The reality of the situation is that for Jack and for every other child, this Government is ensuring that more schools will be taking part in summer provision this year than last year. This Government is also investing in more supports, specifically for special schools-----

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