Voicesin theHouse

I am determined to provide more information, for parents in particular, about schools in a way that ensures a fair and comprehensive…

I am determined to provide more information, for parents in particular, about schools in a way that ensures a fair and comprehensive picture of all the different activities in a school. - Minister for Education Mary Hanafin.

I acknowledge what they will contain, but I am concerned parents will not be given a clear enough picture. - Fine Gael spokeswoman Olwyn Enright.

The reports take account of the context of the school, which comprises not only its geographic environment or catchment, but also the ethos and the situation in which it is working. - Ms Hanafin.

The only problem is that the portal is not up and running . . . It is not there, it has disappeared, it's an ex-portal. - Enda Kenny on another computer-related system.

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