Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will certainly also raise the Senator's concerns with the Minister, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan. As the Senator knows, she met with Educate Together representatives yesterday. Perhaps at the Senator's follow up meeting, he can discuss that with them also.

Any Minister starting in the Department of Education and Skills realises that it is a question of doing a great deal with very little. We are certainly trying to do our best and to stretch resources. All schools could do with more money, but it is a question of using what we have. Naturally, we will be fighting over the year on the things we cover to get more money and to ensure it is distributed fairly. We recognise that all schools could do with more money, but it is a case of ensuring we divide it equally and fairly among those who need it.