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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: Obviously, Government funding could always be increased. In that context, we are here to discuss the issue of funding of third level institutions. Are there reasons beyond the issue of Government funding that cause third level institutions to hire people on a part-time basis? I am sure it is not just Trinity College. Has Dr. Kennedy seen a greater incidence of it in the past number of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: Is that problem unique to humanities? Dr. Kennedy lectures in French. Is it also systemic in STEM subjects?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: Does Dr. Younus believe that too much money is being invested by third level institutions in administration, as opposed to core teaching?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: I was asking specifically about administration staff. There seems to be a considerable number of administration staff-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: -----as opposed to academic staff. Is that an issue?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: Okay.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: I thank Dr. Younus. There appears to be a significant correlation between disposable income and having a third level degree. It does not mean that everyone who has a third level degree has a high level of disposable income but, in general, people who have a high level of disposable income have a third level degree. Does that support the proposal Dr. Smyth has put forward here which was...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: It seems ironic that the only place this premium does not appear to apply is for lecturers such as Dr. Kennedy or Dr. Younus. I see my time is up.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: Does anyone else want to come in on that issue? Mr. Donohoe spoke about the third option in the Cassells report. Why does he think it has not been-----
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (5 Apr 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: 621. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to compiling and making publicly available online victim impact statements delivered by victims and their families after convictions in the Circuit Court and Central Criminal Court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18204/22]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: I welcome the Governor and his colleagues before the committee. Since the departure of KBC Bank and Ulster Bank, many members of this committee have been concerned about the reduction in competition within the Irish banking sector. Is that a concern the Governor shares?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: The Governor is obviously aware that the Central Bank does not have a statutory role in trying to increase or encourage competition. Does he think it should? In his previous roles in different jurisdictions, did the Governor have any responsibility for increasing or improving competition?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: The Governor will be aware that we have a strong and established credit union sector in this country, which the Central Bank also regulates. Does he believe the credit unions could play a greater role in facilitating competition with the pillar banks?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: Credit union representatives say they have been disadvantaged by the regulatory framework. They refer to the fact that the regulatory capital requirements for credit unions are significantly higher than for the banks. They also refer to the lending limits that have been set in respect of credit unions. Is there anything the Central Bank can do to make it a more level playing field for them?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: The credit union representatives say they are limited in terms of the maximum amounts they can lend. They are also constrained by the regulatory limits on capital requirements. Do they have a point in that respect? Is the Governor saying the credit unions have not fulfilled the opportunities they have at present?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: I will move on to address inflation. The Governor will obviously be aware of the significant impact that the rise in inflation is having on the cost of living for ordinary Irish people. What is the Governor's advice to the committee as to what political steps should be taken in order to respond to that rise in inflation?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: A significant part of people's disposable income goes on mortgage repayments. Does the Governor believe it is likely that there is going to be an increase in interest rates by the European Central Bank, ECB, in order to counteract rising inflation? If so, how high does he think those rates may go?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: Does the Governor believe cryptocurrencies should be banned?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: Should it be regulated?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland (30 Mar 2022)
Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Governor.