Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I move amendment No. 40:

In page 24, subsection (1), between lines 41 and 42, to insert the following new subparagraph:

"(i) to implement a service statement,".

This amendment relates to section 22 which deals with the enforcement of determinations, etc. The amendment seeks to insert a new subparagraph which would provide for a remedy for the enforcement of a service statement. It may seem like a small thing, but I suggest it is very important. This amendment, which proposes that a remedy will be provided for in section 22 of the Bill in the event of the executive or the head of the relevant education service provider failing "to implement a service statement", strengthens the legislation considerably. I look forward to a positive response from the Minister of State.