Mary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I commend the Minister of State on the work she is doing to support children, not just in St. Peter's but all around the country, to be educated appropriately in appropriate settings with the right supports. That is very welcome and she is to be commended on that work.

It is welcome that the Department's building section is going to meet the school. I would appreciate if I could be advised when the date becomes available for that meeting. The school officials will be very happy to meet with the Department's building section. It is absolutely critical that the pyrite issues are resolved, the investment that is made in that school is protected and that further investment can actually go ahead. There can be no further delays to the special classes. St. Peter's is honestly one of the best schools in terms of its attitude and fostering of a happy learning environment for every child who walks through that door. I really appreciate the Minister of State's and Government's support for the school and willingness to address these issues. I am hopeful we will not have to return to this issue in the Seanad again.