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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future Funding of Higher Education: Expert Group (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: The Senator has gone off topic somewhat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future Funding of Higher Education: Expert Group (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I will have to stop the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future Funding of Higher Education: Expert Group (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: The Union of Students in Ireland is the next delegation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future Funding of Higher Education: Expert Group (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: To wrap up on the questions, and I am not sure if we have time for a second round and many of my own questions were covered, but in looking at best practice in other countries, so far as I can see, most countries in Europe do not charge much for education, whereas in the markets it is totally different. It is not just the difference between options, it is differences in ideological choices....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future Funding of Higher Education: Expert Group (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: -----exactly, there is an ideological basis as to why people from different countries would have different choices. Will that issue be considered in the report? The participation rate in third level was properly mapped with the Clancy reports but the last proper report only looked at 2004. The latest report by the HEA is only partial, it is not anything like the Clancy reports. They...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future Funding of Higher Education: Expert Group (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I suppose it was flagging teaching as a priority-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future Funding of Higher Education: Expert Group (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: -----in comparison with other things. I want to ask about apprenticeships. One could look at apprenticeship as totally different from third level or as part of the third level system. It has always been part of, say, the Dublin Institute of Technology. People can go from apprenticeship into third level and further education. Therefore it is important. Ballyfermot has a low participation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future Funding of Higher Education: Expert Group (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Sorry, Senator Healy Eames. I call Senator Marie Louse O'Donnell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future Funding of Higher Education: Expert Group (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I will bring the Senator in on the second round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Future Funding of Higher Education: Expert Group (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I will draw this item to a close because representatives of USI will make a presentation on a related matter. As has been suggested it would be good to have the witness attend at different stages. I thank them for today's contribution which has been very informative for the committee. We look forward to having them back again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Union of Students in Ireland (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: For the second part of this meeting we have representatives of the Union of Students in Ireland. They are here to discuss proposals for the reform of the student grant system for third level education. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to this committee. If you are directed by the committee to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Union of Students in Ireland (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I concur with other members that the proposal is practical and pragmatic, but I do not agree with all of it. The setting up of SUSI has possibly made the system more transparent; therefore, we can have more confidence in it, unlike the old one. Also, the demographics have changed in how grants are awarded, which says something about the system in place prior to the setting up of SUSI. USI's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Third Level Student Grant System: Union of Students in Ireland (22 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank the delegates for their presentation, their useful and pragmatic report and their engagement with members. We will follow up on Senator Power's proposal at the next meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Placement (16 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: 181. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding demand for second level places in a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15102/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (16 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: 182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the contract for special needs assistants (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15103/15]

Fair Pay, Secure Jobs and Trade Union Recognition: Motion [Private Members] (15 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Deputy Halligan is next. I understand he is sharing time with Deputy Finian McGrath.

Fair Pay, Secure Jobs and Trade Union Recognition: Motion [Private Members] (15 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I call Deputy Calleary who I understand is sharing time with Deputy Keaveney. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Fair Pay, Secure Jobs and Trade Union Recognition: Motion [Private Members] (15 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Fair Pay, Secure Jobs and Trade Union Recognition: Motion [Private Members] (15 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: One speaker at a time, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Retention of Records Bill 2015: Discussion (15 Apr 2015)

Joanna Tuffy: I welcome the officials from the Department of Education and Skills. I draw to their attention the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to this committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and they continue to so do, they are...