Michael Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for his genuine concern regarding this. If he shares the document he mentioned with me immediately afterwards, I will take it up and work with him and with all Deputies in relation to school communities.

I outlined the issues in respect of what we are going to do and what we have done in previous budgets. We are acutely aware of the challenges that are being faced by schools, school communities and the members of the school management of those schools who are doing an extremely good job. The FSSU, on behalf of the Department, plays a crucial role in the process. However, rather than going into it, I will say I understand the concerns the Deputy has. He has relayed the concerns of the school communities. I will take the documentation from the Deputy and will work with him and with all Deputies to make sure we bring the proper information and try to make sure we have funding for schools.

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