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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Traveller Education: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: In her opening statement, Ms Joyce said there needed to be systematic change introduced through the national Traveller education strategy. Is there anything she would add to what Mr. Joyce said that she would like to see as a priority?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Traveller Education: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Ms Joyce. I printed off the recommendations from that committee. I assume I am correct in stating that the last thing she wants is just another glossy publication, which sets out goals that are not implemented.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Traveller Education: Discussion (29 Jun 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: Ms Reilly's statement emphasised the impact that the restrictions and the closure of schools had on Traveller children. A lot of research has been done around the world on the impact that depriving children of education had on them. Can I ask Ms Reilly to once again emphasise the detrimental impact that she says the restrictions and the closure of education facilities had on Traveller children?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I ask the Deputy to be quick because I am conscious other members want to come in and he has had 15 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: Senator Higgins is next but she does not appear to be here. I will proceed to Deputy Matthews.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: Is Senator Higgins still under time pressure?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: The next questioner is Deputy Tóibín. Are you okay, Minister?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: Absolutely. You go off, Minister-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: Take your time. While the Minister is temporarily gone, I will outline to members the order of questioners. As I said, the next questioner is Deputy Tóibín. He will be followed by Senator Sherlock, Senator Casey, Deputy Durkan and Deputy Mairéad Farrell. It is great to see the Vice Chairman, Deputy Durkan, back. I thought we would not see you at all today, Deputy Durkan....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will not ask what you were doing but it was done very expeditiously.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: Deputy Tóibín has about two minutes. He does not have to use them though.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: In fairness to the Minister, that is a legitimate response to the question. There was no notice given in respect of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: There was notification in respect of that question. I announced that at the beginning of the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for coming in this afternoon. I want to raise an issue, which I do not believe has been raised, which is the content of the general scheme of the Bill that deals with students. Our guests will be aware that it is dealt with in Part 4, with three specific sections dealing with students that provide for engagement with students, the student form and the student survey....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: Another point essential to third level educational institutions is the promotion of research in higher education. I believe it was Dr. Ryan who stated that there is very little detail given on how the Higher Education Authority, HEA, should promote research in higher education. What is the panel's view of the function of the HEA in trying to promote research and does the Bill refer to that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will conclude by agreeing with Councillor Hoade. Sometimes there is an assumption that people who end up on boards as a result of being elected to a local authority or being a public representative, somehow may lack competencies. Having been a member of a local authority and having served on boards, it is my experience that members of local authorities can bring much broader ranges of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister and Senator Sherlock. The next questioner is Senator Casey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: The next questioner is the Vice Chairman of the committee, Deputy Durkan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Jim O'Callaghan: One of the advantages of being in the Chair is that most of the relevant questions have been asked by my colleagues. I do not have any specific question for the Minister but I will make a comment that I ask him to take into account when he is bringing the Bill before the Houses of the Oireachtas. Many properties of high value are owned by people on no or low income. The Minister will be...