Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Gallagher can shout at me all he wants but I do not mind. The Government is about creating good quality jobs and putting in decent infrastructure and connectivity. Then we will have a sustainable future for the next generation on which it can judge us. That is the bottom line. I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House when the plan is announced to have a debate on it. We had a similar debate before Christmas, if Senator Leyden casts his mind back.

Senator Grace O'Sullivan raised the issue of restrictions on admissions to Educate Together schools. I am not aware of any change in policy in that regard but I do know only half-stream classes have been authorised. This and the previous Government have given Educate Together more schools than at any time in the history of the State. I am not familiar with the issues affecting the schools raised by the Senator. If she gives me the information, I would be happy to raise it with the Minister. Many Educate Together schools are being built or are on the cusp of being built. We need to get them over the line in some cases. I am happy to work with any Member on this. As an educator and a politician, I very much like the Educate Together model and support it in every way I can.

Senator Craughwell spoke about the national trauma centres and the issue of the cath lab in Waterford. Senators Coffey and Grace O'Sullivan are well able to speak for Waterford. There are 45 recommendations-----