Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)

Until the end of last year the Government planned to publish the education (Ireland) Bill to establish a body to register the provision of education services including the teaching of English to foreign students. The Bill was to be published in 2009 but the Minister for Education and Science decided to shelve it. The Europol report last summer stated that educational establishments have gained importance in facilitating illegal immigration into the country and Members heard yesterday that language schools in Dublin are now breeding grounds for prostitution. I understand the Minister has an alternative Bill, No.60, the Qualifications, (Education and Training) Bill. When will that be published? In light of the comments yesterday will it be expedited to deal with what is now major exploitation using a loophole in our immigration law affecting the language schools in Dublin?

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