Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, but that is the point I was making and someone said it was not true. I do not like being accused of untruths. I also welcome the extension whereby the pupil-teacher ratio in fee paying schools, particularly our little Protestant schools, is not going up. A stop has been put to that, which is important. In the early years of this State there was a lack of trust among the Protestant community regarding their future within this State. We protected that and that needs to continue. The Protestant ethos in schools needs to be recognised and respected. I am glad there has been no increase the ratio and I hope that will be the end of it.

I have a particular question for the Leader.