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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Is the Minister finished going through the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: We can come back on a supplemental question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: We might move on, because we have exhausted this topic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: On what?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: We have exhausted this topic. There have been reports in the newspapers about colleges being in financial trouble. I do not want to single any out, and I do not know the background or the truth, but I have seen reports regarding the institutes of technology. The institutes are important for providing access for people from socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, including rural...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Does Deputy McConalogue wish to ask a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: We can take them now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Senator Moran wished to raise an issue with him as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Does the Senator wish to raise it now? The Minister of State must leave in a minute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Does the Senator have a question for the Minister of State?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: The Minister of State must leave. Does he wish to answer now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: A vote has been called. Do Members wish to return after the vote or finish the debate now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Yes. We will appreciate anything that the Minister can answer. If people want specific information then we will contact the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: All right.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (30 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: We might make some recommendations but we will have further negotiations with the Department on performance budgeting for the next time. I thank the Minister for Education and Skills, the Minister of State and their officials for their assistance to the committee today.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions Services (29 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: 240. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the decision of the Central Bank of Ireland to proceed with implementing its proposals for credit unions, including restrictions on the amount of lending credit unions can offer members for terms longer than ten years (details supplied); on concerns that such changes will restrict the future development of credit unions; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Outstanding Legacy Issues affecting Victims and Relatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (24 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: My first question relates to Mr. Devas's presentation and the point he made that there can be hidden legacies with more violence still in society, including domestic violence, and mental health problems. Is this based on research? Is there any research that backs that up? I presume it is true, but it would be good to know what research has been done into it. I am interested in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (24 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: 184. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update regarding a student grant scheme for Ballyfermot College of Further Education in Dublin 10 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32561/15]

Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I understand Deputy Kyne is sharing time with Deputy Seán Kenny and so the Deputy will have five minutes.

Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I am sorry, Deputy, but the climate change Bill is under the remit of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. It is not strictly related to this Bill.