Working principals in primary schools have been campaigning strenuously to have one administrative day per week to allow them the flexibility to carry out their duties as principals. Does the new Minister for Education and Skills have plans to advance their justifiable claim and to give working principals in primary schools one administrative day per week to carry out their duties?

I understand, from the previous Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, that the hours were increased but that it has not yet reached that threshold. I will ask the current Minister, Deputy McHugh, to provide a more detailed response.