Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I am delighted to see that the Government has published the personal debt and insolvency Bill. Personal and mortgage debt is, arguably, the greatest issue facing Irish families. It is a huge burden. I am really looking forward to debating a Bill that will help Irish families to feel less worried and to grow again.

Can the Leader invite the Minister for Education and Skills to the House for a comprehensive debate on small rural schools. I asked for this on two occasions last week. The Minister came to the House yesterday, but it was to debate the Education (Amendment) Bill and it would not have been appropriate to raise this subject.

Small rural schools are at a juncture. Many Senators will agree with me that this matter deserves time and debate.