Barry Heneghan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Tánaiste agus an Aire. Yet again - and I see why people get frustrated - the Tánaiste did not answer my question. Will the Tánaiste and the Minister commit to a visit to Gaelcholáiste Reachrann before the end of the school term? Will they commit to that? That is all I am asking for - a commitment. The school is waiting. I will drive them there; it is 25 minutes away.

It is very simple. The children are in prefabs which are freezing. Children are trying to go to school. They are in north Dublin, an area where we need to be encouraging the Irish language. I am just asking for a commitment. That is all I want from the Tánaiste and the Minister - a commitment to visit the school and the teachers in the next two months. They are unbelievable but they need a visit from the Tánaiste and the Minister to show their commitment. All I am asking for is a commitment - not more lip-service and delays. Will the Tánaiste and the Minister commit to a visit to Gaelcholáiste Reachrann before the end of the school term to set in motion a process that finally ends this injustice?

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