Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Apologies for my late attendance but I had a prior appointment. In the delegates' opinion, what is the reason for the lack of concerted effort on the part of the education sector to pursue the national training levy, particularly given it is in surplus, and why is this not being seen as a viable option? While many people are speaking about this, there is nobody getting up in arms about it.

I understand the presentations focused on the issue of income contingent loans and to public funding also being required. It was also acknowledged that the introduction of income contingent loans is a withdrawal of public funding. How in the delegates' opinion can this withdrawal of public funding be balanced against the likely increase in fees for students? It would be helpful if when making presentations people could provide us with alternatives to the two suggestions set out in the Cassells report.