Joe O'Toole (Independent)

The issue to which I refer has been raised on a number of occasions but there is now a real need to give consideration to it. This is a classic example of the social partnership approach. I guarantee that the debate on this matter in the House will focus on costs, the children of millionaires etc. Third level education is as important as primary level education. It represents an investment in the economy and all our futures; it is not a gift to certain people. Third level education should be paid for by the State for its citizens in order that we might obtain a return in later years.