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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We are now in public session. I remind members and witnesses to please turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode because they interfere with the sound system and make it very difficult for parliamentary reporters; people who are listening in or web streaming would be adversely affected also. No. 7 on the agenda is engagement with the Minister for Education and Skills to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister. I would like to welcome non-members of the committee here - Senator Alice-Mary Higgins, Senator James Reilly and Senator Gabrielle McFadden. Members will appreciate that I will go to the members of the committee first, and then if they wish to ask any questions they are absolutely welcome to do so at that point. I call Deputy Thomas Byrne

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am glad the Senator, as a graduate, had the opportunity to speak on the matter. It struck me earlier that a number of RCSI graduates serve within Leinster House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes, Deputy Jack Chambers also studied there, as well as some former Members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: To clarify, there will be no votes on the order. The committee is required to consider this but not to vote on it. I would like to make a point as Chair of the committee. It is always important to raise issues of human rights and abuse of human rights, and that got an airing here today, but I certainly would not conflate the two issues. What the Minister is doing is the right thing to do,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: No, I will not allow any member to reply. The Senator had the opportunity to raise his views.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I would like to thank the Minister of State for her attendance and her valuable contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am not allowing the Senator to comment again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: If the Senator wishes to find another forum I have no doubt that he will do it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Universities Act 1997 (Section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019: Motion (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will not allow the Senator to do that. I would like to thank the Minister of State and her officials for their attendance and their valuable contributions. We did an important piece of work today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Message to Dáil (5 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Joint Committee on Education and Skills has completed its consideration of the following: Universities Act 1997 (section 54(3)) (University Authorisation) Order 2019, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 19th November, 2019.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Today is Human Rights Day. As such, it is the 16th and final day of the 16 days of activism campaign to support survivors of domestic abuse. The campaign in Ireland is led by Women's Aid. The statistics released this morning are quite shocking. More than 53,000 women have looked for aid and support; 3,256 were turned away from accommodation because there was none available to support them...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Has the Taoiseach ever been in Dolphin House, the family law court?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am asking the Taoiseach. Eleven organisations came together this morning regarding the absolutely awful situation in Dolphin House. I was there about three and a half years ago, not long after I was elected to the Dáil.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: It is an absolutely appalling place where people need to go to look for supports.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Minister promised four years ago that there would be a new family law court. Has the Taoiseach ever been to Dolphin House? When will there be a new family law court?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I asked the Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 172. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51200/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a person (details supplied) will be addressed in which a child has no place for school in September 2020. [51365/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (10 Dec 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 243. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed in Portarlington Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51203/19]