Joe O'Toole (Independent)

The Leader of the House should facilitate the making of statements in the House concerning the situation in Marino College of Education. To the best of my knowledge, the board of governors should resign from office or even be dismissed. It is a worrying "States of Fear" situation with intimidation, abuse and questionable financial transactions taking place. I want to have this situation examined from an educational point of view and because the Minister of Education and Science would have a view on why these matters have developed.

The college president and three other people have challenged the authorities at various stages. One found himself sent to darkest Africa, as might occur in feudal times. The college president and another individual were requested and required to submit themselves for psychological and psychiatric examination. Another individual was told to reconsider his position and the last was told he could look forward to no further promotion.

It is not appropriate that I should go into the details now, but questions were raised about why a surplus of State funds found itself in the same account from which were bought at least four apartments owned by the college. I want to know why State money should be in such a situation.