Aidan Davitt (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am delighted the Minister of State is present. He is a hard-working Minister of State and a neighbour from only up the road. I am delighted to see in the Visitors Gallery a prolific author, Councillor Mattie Ryan, the man who wrote the book, Cuttin' or Atein' the Bushes. He is accompanied by a few friends from Tipperary.

The Minister of State will be well aware of the specific problem faced by Stepping Stones school, Kilcloon, County Meath, which is close to his backyard. Many representations have been made on this matter by his Oireachtas colleagues, including Deputies Thomas Byrne and Shane Cassells, and Councillor Damien O'Reilly. There was huge fanfare six months ago and great news was delivered, but nothing has followed since. The Minister of State might be able to put some flesh on the bones in regard to this and harden up some of the deadlines. I would appreciate that.