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Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 68: In page 32, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “(e) recognised trade unions and staff associations in the designated institutions of higher education,”. In fairness, the Minister has recognised this issue in previous amendments. However, we feel strongly about the inclusion of recognised trade unions and staff associations in...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I can probably withdraw my amendments. The sequencing of the amendments is a little fortunate for the Minister and not for me.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I will withdraw amendment No. 68.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: That is exactly my concern.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 89: In page 34, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: “(b) the funding status of individual designated institutions of higher education,”. I will withdraw this amendment and try to move it again on Report Stage. That is the best thing to do in the circumstances.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Excellent. I thank the Minister. I will withdraw the amendment and try to move it again on Report Stage. That is probably the best thing to do in the circumstances.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 92: In page 34, line 26, to delete “consultation” and substitute “partnership”. This is a very simple proposition, that the word "partnership" is stronger than the word "consultation". It is as simple as that.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: On that basis I am happy to withdraw the amendment, but it is contingent on my being happy with the Minister's endeavours between now and Report Stage. We will move on a basis of good faith.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: On that basis, yes. If the Minister is working on the language-----

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 95: In page 35, between lines 36 to 37, to insert the following: “(b) in developing a funding framework under paragraph (a), An tÚdarás consult with the designated institutions of higher education or their representative bodies.”. Again, this is all about consultation. The amendment inserts a line that concludes, "An tÚdarás...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 104: In page 37, line 5, after "section 126" to insert "or to adequately explain non-compliance in accordance with section 126(7)*". This is on conditions of funding. Section 38 states: (1) Funding that is provided by An tÚdarás to a funded body under section 37shall be paid in such manner, and subject to such conditions, as the Chief Executive Officer...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: As is generally the case with these matters, if the Minister is not in a position to accept the amendment we will try to work on it and bring it back on Report Stage. It is what I intend to do.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 105: In page 37, line 7, after "requirements," to insert "and". This is a simple insertion of the word "and" after paragraph (f). Amendment No. 106 would delete "thereunder, and" and substitute "thereunder.". It is a question of strengthening the language. Amendment No. 107 would delete lines 9 and 10 on page 37.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: That would be to our liking. As can be seen in the Act, the autonomy of the CEOs is a little bit too strong so board approval will be appreciated. I will withdraw on that basis.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 106: In page 37, line 8, to delete “thereunder, and” and substitute “thereunder.”

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Apr 2022)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: I move amendment No. 107: In page 37, to delete lines 9 and 10.