Voices in the House

Would you enter into discussions with the ASTI? - Labour leader Mr Ruairi Quinn If the teachers indicate quite clearly that they are prepared to listen to recommendations of every part of the industrial relations machinery, in the recent past, I would meet them in five minutes. - The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern There is an increasing danger of confrontation between Leaving Certificate students and their teachers . . . If that develops along the lines it is developing, the consequences will be absolutely dire. - The Fine Gael leader, Mr Michael Noonan