Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Select Committee on Education and Skills

Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 26 - Education (Supplementary)
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary)

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I absolutely welcome the Chair's involvement and engagement and that is exactly what I would anticipate and expect from the committee. I have no issue at all and will be very happy to provide the Chair with the fullest of information regarding the review and engagement we have had. I reiterate that I look forward to the outstanding questions being answered as a priority and as expeditiously as possible by the NPCPP.

I wish to say one thing though. My officials operate in good faith every single day and I have every confidence in their abilities. They give 110% every single day in the Department. They represent the Department and do good work faithfully and honestly.

For the record, I have no issue whatsoever with the manner in which my officials are engaging with anyone on behalf of the Department.