Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It has been a very informative, productive and insightful session and we have learned much from the engagement with witnesses. Professor Nolan's point about needing to thank many people working on the ground is well made, so please pass on the gratitude of the committee for the work being done in universities with our young people. To paraphrase a few points, we must develop a dynamic learning environment that is progressive, fair and sustainable. That is our collective aim, both within the committee and on the witnesses' side of the house.

The discussion we have had will certainly inform us as we go further with the debate. We did not have an opportunity to delve further into some of the specific questions asked, but we will be very happy to receive written submissions on any of the extra points, questions or comments made. If the witnesses send them collectively or individually we will make sure all of the committee members receive them. I thank the witnesses for their time. It was invaluable and I hope the witnesses found it informative.