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Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I had read my speaking notes to the amendments down as far as amendment No. 25. Regarding amendments Nos. 20 and 21 in the names of Deputies Catherine Martin and Funchion, respectively, we are very willing to consider those for Report Stage. Deputy Thomas Byrne spoke about us sitting down and discussing the different issues. The Department officials will talk to the Deputy about his...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I absolutely am.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Deputy can be comfortable in that respect. We want everyone to get the very best from this education provision.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am taking that on board. I have said that we will look at amendments Nos. 20 and 21. That is what I am saying. I am taking on board what the Deputy proposed but we do not want to unravel everything that has been put together here. The function of this select committee meeting is for us to through the Bill amendment by amendment. I am willing to deal with Deputy Thomas Byrne's amendment...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: We will revert to the Deputies on amendments Nos. 20 and 21.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank the Deputy for that.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I move amendment No. 22:In page 19, line 12, to delete "the professions and other stakeholders" and substitute "the professions, the community and other stakeholders". Amendment No. 22 inserts a reference to the "community" in section 22. Amendment No. 23 in Deputy Funchion's name proposes to insert a reference to the "social, cultural and community activities". I am amending this provision...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: We will consider the issue the Deputy raises and consult Deputies before Report Stage.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I agree with the Deputy.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I will withdraw amendment No. 22. I have agreed to discuss amendments Nos. 21, 23, 27, 59, 68, 83, 92 and 95, all of which are to section 22.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I move amendment No. 24:In page 19, line 32, to delete "sectors, as it sees fit, of" and substitute "sectors of".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I move amendment No. 26:In page 19, line 34, to delete "the professions and related stakeholders" and substitute "the professions, the community and related stakeholders".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I move amendment No. 29:In page 20, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following:"(i) developing and promoting strong social and cultural links between the technological university and the community in the region in which the campuses of the technological university are located,".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: We will withdraw the amendment and revert to Deputies with a definition of the term "community".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I move amendment No. 31:In page 20, line 24, to delete "and".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I move amendment No. 32:In page 20, line 25, after "education" to insert "and training".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I move amendment No. 33:In page 20, line 26, after "located," to insert "and".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I move amendment No. 34:In page 20, between lines 26 and 27, to insert the following:"(V) organisations representing the social and cultural interests of the community in the region in which the campuses of the technological university are located,".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: No, I will withdraw it.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am withdrawing the amendment on the basis of what we have agreed. The purpose of the amendment was to insert a requirement on technological universities to serve the community and public interest. We will define the word "community" by introducing an additional requirement to foster close and effective relationships. We will review the provision and define the term "community".