Primary education review and teacher panel
Deputy Higgins asked why his Private Notice Question about the primary education review, its quota review committee and teachers awaiting panel placement was ruled out of order, and sought to raise the matter on the Adjournment. The Ceann Comhairle said he would consider the request but did not explain the ruling.
I must now proceed to deal with Questions nominated for priority. Question No. 27 has been disposed of. I am calling Question No. 28.
Comment on this
On a point of order, may I ask you, Sir, if you have come to a decision on my Private Notice Question, that is: To ask the Minister for Education the terms of reference of the proposed general review of primary education, the composition and methods of procedure of the quota review committee announced for the primary sector and if she will give details of the position of primary teachers due to go on the panel while these reviews are proceeding? I placed that Private Notice Question, not asking for the results of the review but seeking the terms of reference and I would like to know your answer.
Comment on this
May I confirm my intention of seeking to raise this matter on the Adjournment of the House this evening?
Comment on this
Is it improper for me to ask you, Sir, why my Private Notice Question is not in order?
Comment on this
Yes, Deputy, it would not be proper. The Chair's ruling on these matters must be accepted.