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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (19 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: 427. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an accreditation process is in place for the agencies used to recruit foreign students to third level institutions; the persons responsible for carrying out supplier reviews, approving legal contracts, and for ensuring student aftercare is at an acceptable standard. [2161/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements (19 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: 428. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of concerns raised by teaching staff regarding dual standards in the admissions process for students applying through the Central Applications Office and external applications. [2162/16]

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: It would get people out of hotels in the short term.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: As this is my first time substituting, I will need some guidance on timing and so forth.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I will take a leaf out of Deputy Martin's book. The Taoiseach raised a number of points which I would like to discuss. I refer first to the proposed referendum on a British withdrawal from the European Union, also known as Brexit. Following the Taoiseach's meeting with Prime Minister Cameron yesterday, he expressed the view that all of Britain's demands for reform of the EU could be...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I asked about the role of the Naval Service.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: Given the lack of time, I will let the Taoiseach respond to the questions.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: Between the two political speeches, I thought for a moment the election campaign had already started. I wish to ask about the health information Bill and the patient safety licensing Bill.

Order of Business (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I know they have. Last year, at a meeting of the health committee, the Minister gave a commitment that he would bring forward a Bill which would include a duty of candour and a policy of open disclosure for doctors and other health professionals. It was in response to countless distressing examples of families having to go to court and force health professionals to reveal the facts when...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I move amendment No. 1:In page 9, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following:" "academics" means tenured officers of the institute;". I thank the Minister, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, and her officials for the briefing we received last week. It was certainly very helpful to us. As a result of the consultation, we will withdraw during the course of this debate some of the amendments we have...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I move amendment No. 2:In page 10, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following:" "Department" means academic unit within a school of the institute;".

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I move amendment No. 3:In page 11, to delete lines 8 to 15. As I am sure the Minister is aware, these amendments would remove all references to the term "merged" or "merged institutions" from the Bill. I know she will argue in her rebuttal that this would defeat the whole purpose of the Bill, but I ask her to hear me out. As she is aware, we are in favour of the introduction of...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Minister said at the outset that the policy was one of consolidation of institutes and, I presume, the provision of higher education. However, by bringing in this Bill the Minister is going from a two-tier system involving universities and institutes of technology to a three-tier system involving universities, technological universities and institutes of technology that will not be part...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: We will not reach agreement on this. That is the reality of Government and Opposition. Genuine concerns have not been addressed and that has led to a situation whereby industrial action is taking place, such as those involved in the Munster technological university proposal. Trade union members feel they have not been listened to or consulted properly. Ultimately, these are the people...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I move amendment No. 4:In page 11, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following:“ “Programme” means a recognised course of study;”.

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I move amendment No. 5:In page 11, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following:“ “Researchers” means tenured officers of the institute;”.

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I move amendment No. 6:In page 11, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following:“ “School” means organised grouping of academic units within the institute;”.

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I move amendment No. 7:In page 12, to delete lines 3 to 7 and substitute the following:“ “student”, in relation to an institute, or technological university, means a person registered as a student by the institute or technological university or a full-time officer of the Students’ Union who was first elected to his or her office while he or she was a registered...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: Yes, we are in agreement. I will withdraw my amendment.

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jonathan O'Brien: I move amendment No. 9:In page 12, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following:“ “Trade Union” means a registered representative body with a negotiation licence.”. This is something we discussed on Committee Stage and which we discussed with the officials. The Minister has taken on board some of our concerns in respect of it, particularly around the trade...