Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had consultation with the Teachers' Union of Ireland in advance of the decision to reduce the PTR for students in adult and further education; and if he will consider reversing thhi decision in view of the damage it will cause within the sector. [4317/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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There was no prior consultation with the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) in relation to this decision but I can advise the Deputy that I have arranged to meet the TUI this week, to discuss their concerns. It is not possible to amend this measure without introducing additional Budget measures in education which would impact on other frontline services.