Aidan Davitt (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Senator McGahon, who raised an issue on the soldiers who fought at Jadotville. It is a matter I have raised in the House on several occasions. It would be apt if the Minister came to the House to discuss this issue. A lot of work has been done on it and progress has been very slow. Some of the people who were at the battle in Katanga have passed away recently. The second issue was brought to my attention by a couple of secondary school teachers. Some pupils seem to consider it a badge of honour if they are able to get an exemption from wearing masks and visors. This seems to be a bit of craze in some schools, which is disturbing to hear. I have heard about it from two secondary school teachers, one of whom rang me and was quite distressed about it, while the other sent me an email on the matter. I will pass this on to the Leader, who might bring it up with the Minister for Education and Skills and the Department of Health.