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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: That is really brilliant

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: It is very interesting. I know I have taken up a good bit of time but I have another question. There are challenges and the witnesses have outlined them well. They have also outlined what they are doing to counteract them. If they had one ask of us as legislators, what could we on this side do that would assist in the work they are trying to do? This is something practical that can come...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Gabhaim buíochas leis na hoifigigh as teacht os comhair an choiste. It has been a really interesting reading the opening statements before the meeting and then hearing them now. It is clear that a significant amount of work is being done involving some very exciting things.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I have ten minutes so I do not have much time to ask questions. I might start with Mr. Brownlee. I hate to start on a negative but it is a question I need to ask and then I will continue with all the other things. I ask about the waiting times for the block-release training. I am new to the position of Sinn Féin spokesperson on further and higher education, but this is something that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: This person knows of other people who have gone through the system quicker. Why is that? Should it not be based on the length of time somebody is waiting? This person could be waiting 21 months for something that should have taken seven months.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I will follow up directly

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: On the back of this, I may submit parliamentary questions seeking the waiting times in different areas. I appreciate the response. We have people with their lives on hold. We need to think about how we can stop people from emigrating. We very clearly need people who can do construction at this time. It is quite exciting that the opening statement refers to emerging areas such as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: That is very interesting and exciting. In some ways, we are preparing a workforce when we do not even know what we need because things are changing so rapidly. We had two apprentices before the committee last week to give their perspectives. One issue that really stood out was that they did not feel they were steered in that direction. One of the witnesses mentioned the transition year,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: What would that mean for them after the leaving certificate?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I find that very interesting. I have only one minute left so I can only ask one more question. It is in respect of QQI, mathematics and people who have the opportunity to gain the mathematical foundations required for STEM programmes so that they do not have to go back to secondary school. I am interested in the size of the take-up, which has been relatively low, as Dr. Cullen has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Does Dr. Cullen believe that people are aware of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank Dr. Cullen and the Chair as I know my time is up.

Rent Reduction Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I commend People Before Profit-Solidarity on bringing forward the motion. I have a couple of points I wish to raise in my limited time. At the start of this week, a survey conducted by Galway Chamber showed the real-life impact we all knew was happening, but it was good to get a detailed survey that showed the impact the housing crisis in Galway city is having across the board, including on...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: On a point of order, will the Taoiseach clarify when an Teachta Niall Collins will be making a statement in front of the House and if he will be answering questions? At this point-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: -----it is being reported in the media that-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: It is reasonable for the House to be informed, if it is already being reported by media.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Will it include questions?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: It is helpful when Deputies are made aware in advance of these-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: -----because sometimes it is not as clear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed). (25 Apr 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: That is a good point.