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Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: I move amendment No. 20:In page 19, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following:"(iii) contributes to the promotion of the economic, cultural and social development of the State, (iv) respects the diversity of values, beliefs and traditions in Irish society, (v) promotes critical and free enquiry, informed intellectual discourse and public debate within the technological university and...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: In reply to what the Minister of State said on amendment No. 20, I see the provision in section 22(k)(iii) which states "where practicable in the performance of its functions". This is my exact point. I believe this is weak wording and I wanted to place a bigger emphasis on it as being a core part of the university. My issue is with the language in section 22(k)(iii). I knew it was there,...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: I will withdraw amendment No. 20 on the basis of what the Minister of State has said.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: On a point of clarification, the Minister of State indicated she will engage with Deputies on this matter. When or how will this be done? Will she appear before the committee again?

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: I agree with Deputy Burton that a definition of the term "citizens" is required. In the same way, a definition of the term "community" is also necessary as it is used frequently in the text. I do not know whether that should be noted or if I need to make a request to that effect.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: I move amendment No. 35:In page 20, line 28, to delete "where practicable" and substitute "promotes".

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: I move amendment No. 37:In page 21, to delete lines 21 and 22 and substitute the following:“(i) be established following consultation with trade unions and staff associations representing employees of the technological university where the matters in dispute relate to staff, or with the student union where the matters in dispute relate to students,”.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: I move amendment No. 39:In page 21, line 26 after “appropriate” to insert “as agreed by all parties listed at subparagraph (i)above”.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: Is it the case that the amendments we have withdrawn will be engaged with by the Minister of State and her officials?

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: There is currently no protection for student academic freedom in the legislation. That is why I tabled this amendment. I may table an amendment on Report Stage to protect collective academic freedom.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: I want to press my amendment.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: I am sorry, is that the amendment on greater student representation on the governing body?

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: Amendment No. 44 is ruled out of order, is it not?

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: Yes, but on amendment No. 43 I want to bring a query to Report Stage. Will there be four academic staff on these larger governing bodies of 15 to 26 members? I would also like to ask about the need for community representatives on the governing body. I know in Waterford Institute of Technology there is a counsellor on the governing body to represent the community. I will be raising that...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: My amendment, No. 44, was ruled out of order but my other amendment, No. 47, is quite similar to Deputy Funchion's but has not been ruled out of order while hers has been.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: I move amendment No. 47:In page 22, line 35, to delete “at least one but not more than 2” and substitute “at least one but not more than 3”.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Infrastructure (21 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: 46. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he or his officials have had meetings or discussions with executives from a company (details supplied) regarding the proposed data centre in Athenry, specifically as regards the provision of a 100% renewable energy supply for the facility. [49096/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: RTÉ Staff (21 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: 55. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he or his Department has had discussions with the RTÉ authority or other Government Departments regarding the future of the symphony and concert orchestras currently managed by RTÉ. [49097/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (21 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the nature and terms of arrangements or agreements with each of the three schools occupying a site (details supplied). [49215/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Curriculum Reform: Discussion (21 Nov 2017)

Catherine Martin: I thank the delegates for their statements and submissions. My first question is for the departmental officials. While I welcome the reform, changes and new developments in respect of physical education, I have questions. This is not the first time I have raised the matter at the committee. There are schools which do not have a PE hall, including one in my constituency which has not...