Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senator Hoey. The vast experience she brings from her previous post has served her well in terms of her knowledge of the education system.

Before I call the leader of the Green Party group, I remind Senators that as there are so many Members offering, as in previous debates, I ask colleagues to share time. They have six minutes but if every Senator takes the full six minutes and does not share with their party colleagues, not every Member will have an opportunity to speak. We must allow the Minister to reply at 2.52 p.m. I call now on Senator Pauline O’Reilly to speak.