The Taoiseach is well aware at this stage of my concerns about the lack of any grievance procedure for parents of school-going children. It is an ongoing issue and an ongoing failure on the part of the State to address this issue adequately. Among a number of key indications we want to see brought forward is the school admissions Bill. When will it be brought in? It would enable us to progress this issue and ultimately to move to the establishment of an ombdudsman for education. It is important to bring the legislation before the House as speedily as possible.

The Bill is awaiting Second Stage. I cannot see it being taken before Christmas but it will be taken early in the new year.