Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael)

I was not sure if the figures had been released to the public. I understand 39 schools will lose a teacher this year. I do not want to become involved in a political argument. If the other schools who appealed and were not successful at this stage have the numbers in September, they say their teachers will be reinstated. There may be little or no loss. The point that the issue was greatly exaggerated has been proven.