Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The fees have not yet been determined. QQI has already engaged with a number of representative bodies, including Aontas, the Community Education Network and the community sector committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. It will certainly continue that engagement. The Deputy said it is encouraging some co-operation among providers and I know it would hope that at least would be considered by the many community providers. I encourage them to work with QQI to ensure we get something that works.

I agree with Deputy O'Brien that we do not want any insurmountable barriers, given the importance of community education in all of our communities. I am obviously new to the job but I will be interested in finding a resolution that will work for everybody.

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