Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Before we conclude, I would like to note that the closure of Grafton College is concerning for the students and teachers. It is an individual case. The committee cannot engage in individual cases. The matter is obviously of particular concern for the employees, who are covered by a contract with a private entity as opposed to a contract with the Department. Therefore, this issue does not come within the committee's remit.

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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Are we still in public session?

Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Yes.

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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When we discussed this privately, it received support across the board. I intend to seek stakeholder engagement or pre-legislative scrutiny on the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018, which is currently going through the Seanad, when it comes to the Dáil. There are certain issues that need to be teased out and considered and we, as a committee, have not had an opportunity to do that. I will certainly be putting a motion to that effect before the Dáil.

Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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That is fair enough.

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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I will do whatever is required.

Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Yes.

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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I hope the Minister will support that.

Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Absolutely. That is fair enough.