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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Based on the responses I received to earlier questions, I assume then that it is mandatory that the institutions would secure insurance from the successful company and would not have the option to go to the private market.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I call Mr. Anako who I know has experience in this area from the other perspective.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: What about teachers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Anako. I do not think redundancies are a matter for teachers. Rather, it is about income continuance. There were cases where teachers were owed money but did not receive it, which obviously had a significant impact on their livelihood.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: In its submission, the ETBI stated it would request a clearly defined transition period and transitionary arrangements, which would be important. I call Mr. King.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is quite chilling listening to some of the teacher experiences.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I said earlier that we would not be taking any further submissions because of our short timeframe. Mr. King has said he may by this time next week have a clearer vision of the way forward in the engagement so it would be very useful for the committee to have a written statement from Mr. King prior to our committee taking this legislation in two weeks. Would that be okay?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I certainly do not want to put Mr. King in an awkward position. I will ask the clerk to write to the Minister indicating that it would be helpful, in the context of our engagement, to have an up-to-date position at that point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Our guests should not feel that they have to make further statements. Mr. Anako is the only one I went back to. Is there anything pertinent to be added?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes, but it does not necessarily need to be provided through the Department. It should be mandatory.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Absolutely. I appreciate that. I appreciate Mr. King's honesty and integrity in his dealings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I accept that. I ask Mr. Beausang, on behalf of the Department, to provide the committee with a further update. We would certainly appreciate that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is clear we have a journey ahead of us. It is very important that we protect the reputation of our schools, but also our students and teachers. I will give Mr. Purser the final word.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Discussion (18 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: There is lots of room for thought. I thank all of our witnesses for their time and for their valuable contributions. It was a really good opportunity to have this meeting. As I said, we wanted to have this meeting last November, but we did not get the opportunity to do so. However, it was still important to have it. It will certainly assist the committee in its formal consideration of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Following a very long and intensive lobbying campaign by South Kildare Educate Together, parents in the community and public representatives, including myself, last November the very welcome news was announced that a new 1,000 pupil school would be established in the Curragh, Kildare, Newbridge area. The proposed school would take in the existing ETB school at the Curragh and discussions...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister's reply is very similar to what we heard when the initial announcement was made, which I accept was very welcome. The only new or additional information in his reply is that the Department of Education and Skills has written to the Department of Defence. It would be appropriate to inquire if a reply has been received. The other two Deputies representing Kildare South and...

National Maternity Services: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister of State for her personal compassion. I listened to the Minister, Deputy Harris, earlier and, to be honest, I was disappointed with his tone. He was incredibly defensive and used his time to attack the Fianna Fáil Party for using its Private Members' time to highlight what must be done to support women in this country. The Minister of State, Deputy Catherine...

Supplementary Report of the Scoping Inquiry into the CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Why did CPL not consult CervicalCheck in writing before proceeding with the outsourcing of tests?

Supplementary Report of the Scoping Inquiry into the CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Statements (19 Jun 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We need to know why they did not consult and that measures have been put in place to ensure better communication.