James Reilly (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Cathaoirleach, who has had to leave, for the latitude he has shown me so I will be brief with my response. I thank the Minister of State for her response. I welcome that the Minister will make provision in the admissions Bill to obviate this problem of schools not stepping up to the mark across the country. I welcome the news about Balbriggan but have to point out that Fingal has the youngest population not just in Ireland but in Europe. The needs there will continue to grow. We clearly have a challenge to meet them. I welcome that the Minister of State has given me such a positive response. I hope that she and the Minister, Deputy Bruton, will ensure that we get the necessary support to fast-track this special new Educate Together unit of four classes.