Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have a few comments and the Minister might correct me if I am wrong but I understand that this legislation applies to all schools, not just private schools.I will support this Bill and this amendment. It is important to keep a sense of perspective on all of this while we have this debate.

Thankfully oversubscription does not come into play in the majority of schools. We should keep that in our minds. Where I come from it is the complete opposite, schools are touting for pupils although that may be the wrong expression to use. Come enrolment time there is nothing but billboards on every county road and main road across the State where schools advertise open days and invite students to come. It is important to keep a sense of perspective on the debate. I would welcome clarification from the Minister that this amendment applies to all schools, private and otherwise.