Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

If that is happening, it needs to be communicated to the principal and, if that is not successful, it should go straight to the Minister's office because that should be dealt with. While I am sure it is only a small number, shame on any teacher who would do that, or that any child would be left at the back of the classroom and not treated the same as every other child in the school.

I note the Senator has received support this morning for that debate and I have requested a debate at the earliest opportunity. It is unlikely to happen before the summer recess as the schedule is so jammed for the next two and a half weeks, but we will come back to the Senator to get that debate organised as quickly as possible. The Senator has had support this morning from Senators Ned O’Sullivan, Victor Boyhan, Paul Gavan, Frances Black and many others who have supported that call. We will try to get the debate as quickly as possible.

Senator Buttimer responded to the comments of Senator Craughwell. We will leave that issue as it is and take on board the Senator's comments. He also welcomed the community employment, CE, and Tús changes.

Senator Gerry Horkan spoke about the Dublin Airport Authority. He has requested a debate with the Minister for Transport around the future of Dublin Airport, its capacity and whether it has gone beyond what it was granted planning for. Senator Maria Byrne also requested a debate on transport and airports in general. That debate request has gone to the Minister and we are looking for a date. We will likely have a debate on aviation in general for the country which can facilitate all members having their say.