Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail)
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Ms Harmon welcomed the IEM scheme but had some reservations about the monitoring and enforcement framework. I would be inclined to agree with her in that regard. Unfortunately, we have seen exploitation. Undoubtedly, the vast majority of the companies are excellent, but there will always be those that are not. It has been mentioned that the two organisations before us meet often. Have they discussed the type of implementation and monitoring framework they would like to see? Having some agreed ground in that regard would be important.

Unfair or harsh expulsions were mentioned and I have referred to non-refunds. Does Ms Harmon believe that there should be agreed criteria as regards the types of behaviour that would warrant expulsions, suspensions and lesser punishments?

What impacts are there on those who work while they study?