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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am answering the questions I was asked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: It is an important area because, of all matters, this is the message-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am answering the question. It is important-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: -----that people, particularly our young people, and also Deputies and Senators, know exactly what is available. These courses are available across the country; they are not being run in Dublin. I advise members to ensure they are informed about them. The budget for apprenticeship training was €142 million. Therefore, there are many apprenticeships in place. Deputy McLoughlin...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Not specifically, but the Senator did make such a comment. Under registered employment agreements it is worked out exactly what apprentices will earn. Many of them earn way above the other jobs the Senator mentioned and not only that but apprenticeships provide a career path and training and one can take up an apprenticeship in one locality and region. Across the institutes of technology...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The point of order is that I am answering the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Deputy had left the room when we answered it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Deputy had left the room.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Deputy's colleague asked about it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I was asked about the student accommodation. I am not sure if that was related to Brexit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: There is a student accommodation strategy. I am pleased to tell the chairperson that we are reaching the targets set. We launched an action plan and those targets are being met. Money is being spent on it. Also, legislation was introduced by the Minister, Deputy Murphy, to protect regional-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: -----rent zones to make sure that students are protected, and that is happening.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I can come back to the chairperson on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Yes. A figure of 14,000 was referred to. There are 4,000 postgraduate students and they will have made career choices. We do not expect them to come back. Regarding capacity, 5,531 beds have been completed in the past year, 4,825 are being constructed and 7,901 planning permissions are being sought for accommodation. We are working in the area and are on top of it. I go back to what the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Statement of Strategy 2019-2021: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: A number of issues came up. Deputy Naughten spoke about empathy and how we relate to each other. What we are hearing from companies is that they want empathy in their employees, so it is not just for children. It is also for adults. The Minister mentioned the behaviour of adults. On many occasions, I cringe when I see pupils from our primary and secondary schools coming to visit...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traveller Education (14 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank Senator Kelleher and I know her heart is really in addressing this difficulty. I thank the Senator for raising the issue. It is really important. I am answering the question on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, who could not be here this morning. I will make certain that I talk to the Minister in person and raise the figures Senator Kelleher has put...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Traveller Education (14 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I will do that. I thank Senator Kelleher.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The purpose of this Government Bill is to protect our citizens and our economy from the worst impacts of a no-deal Brexit. As Minister of State with responsibility for higher education I am primarily concerned with our students and with ensuring they are not affected. I thank Dáil Éireann for this opportunity to explain the nature of the amendments proposed. I also thank my...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (3 Apr 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank Deputy Stanley for raising this issue, which my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, has also raised with me. I am answering on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, but I have heard from people, including Deputy Stanley, about how progressive the school is, how pupils want to go to it and how well it is managed. I have also...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (3 Apr 2019)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I will bring the Deputy's message to the Minister. I face the same problem with the Dún Laoghaire Educate Together school, in that it is a question of getting a site. There are sensitivities and complexities involved in site acquisition. The Deputy should please speak to the Minister as well.