Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I want to be associated with all the remarks on the urgent need for a debate on schools and ICT. The Taoiseach has always said he is committed to the national development plan and the roll-out of infrastructure. Critical infrastructure is being lost to schools. The Taoiseach promised us a soft landing but we now realise it was a joke. Where is his commitment to the national development plan if he can be seen to allow Batt O'Keeffe to pull information and communications technology from schools? My main reason for speaking today is a matter of national significance pertaining to public health.