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Order of Business (Resumed)
On promised legislation, section 9(c) of the Education Act 1998 states clearly that one of a school's functions is to ensure students have access to appropriate guidance to assist them in their educational and career choices. Is the Government bringing forward amending legislation to allow for the cuts in guidance counselling which were announced last week? If so, will the Taoiseach consider abandoning this course of action given that all reports find that the scaling back of guidance counselling will be felt most keenly among young students from disadvantaged backgrounds?
Is there promised legislation?
No.
As this is my last opportunity to speak on the Order of Business this session, I thank the Ceann Comhairle and all the staff of Leinster House, including all the ushers, for their co-operation and courtesy throughout the session. On behalf of my party I wish them and all the Members a very happy, restful and reflective Christmas. We should take the opportunity to remember all former Members of this Dáil and other Dáileanna who have passed away this year, and also their families. I thank all concerned for the very productiveand constructive engagement we have had. I wish the Ceann Comhairle a very happy Christmas.
Thank you very much, Deputy.