Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I recall this discussion last week. While I argued in favour of the amendment and agreed with its thrust, namely, that agreement is more ideal, I am aware that the Minister gave assurances on entering into IR discussions on this issue leading to what I would consider meaningful consultation and that an inappropriate teacher, for reasons of ethos or lack of confidence in an area, would not be forced on a school. In the event of a court case, would the debate we have had here form part of meaningful consultation, rather than hearing what people have to say but not agreeing with them and imposing teachers on them? That is the fear. This matter will only be tested in a court.