Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Last week, I raised a report the Irish language committee published a few months ago in which it expressed the view that exemptions from studying Irish should be removed from children who are dyslexic. This is a very important issue, which I have raised repeatedly. I have spoken to the Leader and others about trying to ensure the report is placed on the Order Paper. That would allow us to have the Chairperson of the committee come before the Seanad to discuss the report. I note it is still not on the Order Paper. I ask the Acting Leader to use her offices to write to the Cathaoirleach of the committee asking him to put the report on the Order Paper and also that she allocate time to debate this important issue. This has created unbelievable upset for many people who now believe the exemptions they have secured for their children will be taken away. It was an unbelievable statement to make. The author of the report, the Chairperson of the committee, needs to come before the House, as provided for in Standing Orders, and deal with the matter. I ask the Acting Leader to ensure this happens.