Brendan Smith
Ceist:227 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the widespread concern among parents and the board of management in relation to the proposal to reduce the teaching staff complement by one at Ballyconnell national school, County Cavan; if she will reverse this decision in view of the need to retain the existing number of teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12861/97]