Rose Conway-Walsh (Mayo, Sinn Fein)
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I move amendment No. 84:

In page 33, to delete lines 30 to 34 and substitute the following:

“35. (1) An tÚdarás shall prepare a performance framework for the higher education and research system (in this section referred to as a “performance framework”) at intervals of not less that once every 5 years and may publish the performance framework in such manner as it considers appropriate.

(2) An tÚdarás shall, for the purpose of preparing a performance framework, consult with— (a) representatives of students attending designated institutions of higher education,

(b) designated institutions of higher education or their representative bodies, and

(c) such other bodies or persons as the Minister considers appropriate.”

This is a straightforward amendment. Together with those in the sector, we feel that there is a need for specific reference to the groups which, at a minimum, will be consulted in the preparation of the performance framework. The Minister has brought forward an amendment to the same effect, which is positive.