I had the pleasure of visiting Kinsale two weeks ago, where I was a guest at the presentation of awards at Kinsale Community School, which is probably one of the most finely run schools in the country. It strikes me that as we approach Easter and the education conference week, this House should acknowledge the tremendous contribution made by education to the economy, the work of teachers throughout this country-----

Hear, hear.

-----and the effort and the time they put in, far outside the classroom, for things like extra-curricular activities.

We should acknowledge that. We should also acknowledge the fact that, despite the difficulties in dual union second level schools, they have continued to deliver the curriculum at the highest possible level throughout the school year. I ask that we have a debate in the House solely on the future of further education. What is the plan? We are still slightly adrift, despite the establishment of SOLAS for many years. I would like the Minister to come to the House to debate the subject.