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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Forestry Sector (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Can I conclude that the credit unions are pushing an open door with the Government on this matter?

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Forestry Sector (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I thank the Minister of State. I also thank the Cathaoirleach because I have received a good response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I welcome the witnesses. I recently attended a symposium in DIT on the issue of preparing for the technological university regarding quality and standards, which was very useful as a backdrop to this Bill. To follow up on Senator Power's question, I have a question for Professor Norton, Mr. Boland and Mr. Hannigan. What will be the difference between, say, a level 8 degree in mechanical...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: No, because we are addressing funding issues.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I would be grateful if we could examine it. Will the new technological university model be any different regarding early drop out? My final question is for Professor Boland. How will we marry the need for centres of excellence nationally, which I support, with regional provision outside Dublin?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: That happens now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: What about between levels 7 and 8?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Will Mr. Boland address the same issues?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: It is claimed there is a difference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I thank the witnesses for their responses, which were very helpful. I have some follow-up questions on the points made. One of the witnesses mentioned a transitions project being considered to aid retention in third level. I am delighted to hear about that. When will that happen? This ties in with the response Professor Norton gave about the flexibility envisaged in the new TU model....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: That information would be helpful. I believe that third level should work with second level by investing in career guidance. We know there is a pull on funding in that area but there is quite a strong argument to support the idea that the function of second level is to serve third level. What has third level education given back to second level students and their families to ensure they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Can I come in on that point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of Technological Universities Bill: Discussion (16 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Should there be a later date?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Central Bank of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Professor Honohan is very welcome. I have a number of questions and if I could get answers as we go through them, I will do my best to maximise the time. I am very impressed with the MARP tool. It has very specific steps - communication, the standard financial statement, the assessment resolution and appeals. Does the Central Bank have figures from each of the banks regarding the people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Central Bank of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: It is a problem. I understand that Professor Honohan is talking about progress regarding an overall sustainable solution. I am working with many people in this area such as David Hall. At a meeting in Galway on 12 April 2014, I met 65 people who are in serious difficulty and had one-to-one meetings with insolvency people. There is huge stress and disarray. I will alert Professor Honohan...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Central Bank of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Can the Central Bank force their hand to get this information?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Central Bank of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Then how can they resolve the mortgage crisis?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Central Bank of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Professor Honohan is telling me the banks do not have a grip on the problem yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Central Bank of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Let me move on to solutions. I am sure Professor Honohan is aware that some of the so-called sustainable solutions are for no more than six months.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (Resumed): Central Bank of Ireland (30 Apr 2014)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The problem is not a six-month problem at all. Does Professor Honohan realise that the figures, which include those solutions as sustainable solutions, skew the results positively in favour of the banks?