Dan Boyle (Green Party)

I have become accustomed to a lack of respect in recent days. As I said, the Opposition has a responsibility to ensure those arguments are made without stoking unnecessary fears among the most vulnerable and to do so in a way that is proportionate and reflective of the context.

There is no doubt that we do not spend enough on education. There is no doubt that the decisions made in the recent budget will diminish the quality of that education.