Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will convey all the Senator's comments on to the Minister. I agree with him in many ways. I know how difficult it is for staff to be kept in preschool. I have a niece who runs a Montessori school and she has often talked about the difficulty caused by staff moving on, which is related to the level of pay. I agree with the Senator on that. I will bring his concerns to the Minister, but I know from speaking to her on other occasions that she is committed to ensuring there is equal opportunity for people, whether in preschool settings or in primary schools. I will ensure she hears the Senator's comments loud and clear.