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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Deputy for his observations and questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am very conscious of the fact that everybody has had an opportunity to speak. We really want to hear the responses from our guests. Senator Ruane may come in only if it is on a point of clarification.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Professor Barry can lead the charge.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: There are a few people. I have Professor MacCraith just before Dr. Prendergast.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Professor Deeks is next but Deputy Thomas Byrne has a point of clarification.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will not be taking any more questions or comments from members as we are running out of time and another group will be coming in directly afterwards.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It has been a very informative, productive and insightful session and we have learned much from the engagement with witnesses. Professor Nolan's point about needing to thank many people working on the ground is well made, so please pass on the gratitude of the committee for the work being done in universities with our young people. To paraphrase a few points, we must develop a dynamic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I appreciate that we have kept the witnesses waiting and I apologise for that. We will now have a discussion with the interim CEO of the Technological Higher Education Association and presidents of institutes of technology on the Cassells report. I again wish to place on the record the committee's gratitude to Mr. Peter Cassells, his group and its secretariat for their research, analysis and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you, Professor Ó Catháin. I propose to take the questions from members together before referring back for responses from the individual witnesses. If the witnesses wish to follow up on questions or comments afterwards, we will accept written submissions following the meeting. I will start the ball rolling with questions on the presentation. I commend the sector on having...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Professor Donnelly. It is always interesting to get the perspective of somebody who has worked in an industry and then come back to education. They can see a correlation or otherwise between the two worlds. Do any of the other witnesses wish to speak?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Professor Cunnane for his impassioned plea.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Not at all. I can assure Professor Cunnane that the issue of access comes up regularly for all members regardless of the context or education issue. Realising potential has to be fundamental to our education process, no matter the level.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding for Higher Education: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: That is a fair point well made. On behalf of the committee, I thank all the delegates for taking the time to come in here this morning and convince us of their arguments. They made very compelling arguments and the debate was very informative, productive, insightful and interesting. This morning's deliberations will help us. We have a difficult task, as I am sure the delegates will...

Mental Health Services Funding: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: "It is horrible to think that people are being pushed to the point where they feel suicide is the only way out. There are bullies everywhere you go; everyone always has something bad to say, some people might wonder, where are all the people who are nice?" They are not my words but those of Robert Supple from Newbridge on 24 October on his Facebook page. Ten days later Robert took his own...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (15 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 44. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures she will bring forward to tackle domestic violence; the supports her Department provides towards domestic violence refuges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34658/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (15 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 56. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions that have taken place with the United Kingdom Government with regard to the control of non-European Union immigration post Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34657/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Applications (15 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the list of schools in south Kildare receiving the minor works grant will be notified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34643/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Applications (15 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will receive an answer to its grant application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34644/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (15 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 676. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason south Kildare is not being included as being on the commuter belt zone in the latest round of price changes for Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34645/16]

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The decision parents make about where to send their children to school is hugely important. Whether they are renting or buying, many parents choose where to live on the basis of the schools in the area. However, there are many parents who do not have a choice. Approximately ten years ago, when schools were becoming oversubscribed in Dublin, my area in Kildare saw a huge influx of young...