Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael)

The figure is 105 pupils for a boys' school, 105 for a mixed school and 110 for a girls' school. This is now being changed to five hours per teacher.

I previously raised in this House, in a trade context, the need for Ireland to recognise the National Transitional Council in Libya. Our failure to do so is affecting Irish businesses trying to trade in Libya. When I raised this issue previously, including on the Adjournment with the Minister, Deputy Bruton, I was told that it was premature for Ireland to recognise the National Transitional Council. Last Friday, the British embassy held a trade and business reception in Tripoli. I received a copy of that invitation by e-mail from a Libyan businessman. It was a huge success for the British which has increased its trade in Libya. The ambassador involved was the Right Honourable Herbert Asquith, grandson of the former Prime Minister. The Libyans want to trade with Ireland and are asking why we will not recognise their National Transitional Council. One goes into the room when there is a mess and helps to tidy it up. One does not wait until the room has been cleaned to go in and ask if one can help.