asked the Minister for Education if he will withdraw Circular 24/81 on the age of admission to national schools because of its serious detrimental effect on the education of children and particularly on those in rural and disadvantaged areas.

15.

asked the Minister for Education why he did not consult with the Irish National Teachers' Organisation or the management authorities before he raised the age of admission to national schools.

16.

asked the Minister for Education the names of each branch of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation who have asked him to withdraw Circular 24/81; and the action he proposes to take in the matter.

17.

asked the Minister for Education if he has received a request from the Clifden Branch of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation for the withdrawal of Circular 24/81; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

18.

asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the objection of the entire INTO profession to the new school commencement age, he will be prepared to reconsider the Government's position with a view to withdrawing the new regulation.

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