Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

With all due respect, the unions are trying to encourage mediocrity among teachers. Since when were all doctors or teachers the same?

Junior certificate reform is creating serious problems and teachers are to strike next Tuesday, fundamentally because they do not feel valued. Another serious issue coming down the line is the introduction by the Department of Education and Skills of a new model for the delivery of special educational needs resources. Last night, I attended a meeting of 200 people hosted by Lisheenkyle national school. Teachers and parents expressed deep worry about-----