Taoiseach, We the undersigned feel it imperative that we register our discontent with the proposals for budgetary cuts in the area of Education, which will effectively increase class sizes in Irish primary and post primary schools. This will, without question, lead to a lower standard of Education for our children and a reduction in the competitiveness of Ireland inc., which will in turn lead to a lower quality of life for our children. We find this shortsighted view that is being taken by the existing government of current economic problems unacceptable, It will invariably be detrimental to our children, our nations most precious commodity.