Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In the context of career guidance, I should mention that Senator Moran's brother, Mr. Gerry Malone, is one of the foremost and best career guidance teachers in Dundalk, if not in the country. He has successfully dealt with many such issues while keeping students up to their work. I am sure that other guidance counsellors do likewise. I am therefore calling for restoration of the previous position with regard to guidance counsellors, which would be helpful in the context of mental health and equality.

Recently, I was dealing with the Drogheda Institute of Further Education on a registration matter. On the registration form it is stated prominently that disability is no bar to enrolment. I can say that déanann siad beart de réir a mbriathar - they certainly practice what they preach.

I support the motion and I am sorry that there is an amendment to it. This is not the practice with motions on education and social inclusion, because we all try to work together. Perhaps there is a good reason for it, however, and we will hear that in due course.