Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I wish to make the point that when we speak for something, it is important we follow it with our vote. The Ó Cuanacháin family may be made bankrupt by the courts.

It is clear from the Irish Independent that we are wasting in excess of €35 million on renting prefabs. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Education and Science to attend the House to address this serious issue in the context of our growing population. An extra 13,000 children are coming into our primary schools this year. These prefabs were rented, not bought out. What are the Minister's forward plans in terms of permanent building structures for our growing population? I would appreciate it if the Leader would respond as soon as possible as this debate was sought prior to Christmas.