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Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I did not interrupt Deputy Healy-Rae. It is disingenuous and it is wrong, morally and politically wrong. Since I became aware of these changes, as a rural based TD and as someone who attended a rural primary school and who taught in rural primary schools, I have been working to try to bring about changes in the areas that are causing particular difficulty to schools in my constituency and...

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I proposed to the Minister for Education and Skills that he should look at the retrospective element of this proposal, which would at least give schools a fighting chance to have their allocations based on their school numbers next year, rather than in September 2011. It is not fair and I want to see it addressed. I also want to see special exemptions in cases where schools are so...

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Four teacher schools in the Gaeltacht should not have to have a minimum of 86 pupils. It would be far more reasonable to review the number. We should not expect Gaeltacht schools with four teachers to jump from 76 to 86.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Finally, I would like to say that Deputy Healy-Rae has attended public meetings all over Kerry, asking for me to vote against the Government.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: It may suit your own political agenda because you would love to see a situation where the Kerry South constituency would be left without any Government TD.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I can assure you, Deputy Healy Rae, that I am not going to neglect the people of the Kerry South constituency and leave them without Government representation. I am working from within the Government to bring about positive change.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I am working to bring about what is right in our constituency and I am not going to succumb to your selfish and personal political wishes by neglecting this Government and neglecting the people of my constituency. I will stand up for the people of my constituency. I will not neglect them.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I will not allow what went on for the last 14 years to go on in Kerry South.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I will not allow our economy to go down the swanny like you and your father allowed it to do.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: You stood by when every poor decision was made over that 14 years and voted for them.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I am a man of principle and I will do what is right for my constituency. I will not neglect them in the future like you do-----

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: ----- because you are selfish. You are taking this as a personal insult but you are looking for your own personal political gain.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: I am quite entitled to clear my name and defend my reputation.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: The people of the Kerry South constituency, from Slea Head down to Ballinskelligs, know that I am working hard on this issue. I have given more time on this issue than any other in my political life over ten years.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Can the Deputy not stand up for himself?

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Brendan Griffin: No wonder they are-----

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (31 Jan 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 96: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the granting of a passport in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5215/12]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (31 Jan 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 134: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding pensions (details supplied); if he will outline the person's options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5220/12]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (31 Jan 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has made a decision in relation to a mortgage interest relief issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5434/12]

Written Answers — Asbestos Remediation Programme: Asbestos Remediation Programme (31 Jan 2012)

Brendan Griffin: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will take seriously the issue of unregistered asbestos removal from school buildings (details supplied); the measures he will take to tackle this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5417/12]