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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Crosby. I now invite members to ask questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will take questions from all the members before reverting to the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I would like to add a few questions to those that have been asked. Essentially, the joint committee is examining the effectiveness, timeliness and delivery of various types of programmes. The colleges and universities that are rolling out programmes certainly have to be commended. The programmes that involve students and their peers being given training to help others are definitely to be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I should point out that recent research led by DCU shows a 50-50 split of males and females in the courses. That is also really important to note.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes, absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Members would really appreciate it if that could be sent to the committee in order that we might circulate it. That would be important. If any of the stakeholders or witnesses wish to add anything else following this meeting, I ask them to do so before we compile our report. I will go back to Mr. Crosby to conclude. I am sorry I interrupted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: This is the Deputy's last supplementary question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I was going to let Dr. Saidléar in because, to my mind, she had indicated next, and then Ms Cahill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Dr. Saidléar. Next is Ms Cahill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Deputy Jan O'Sullivan has agreed to step in while we-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Ms Cahill. Last but not least I call Dr. MacNeela. I have listened to the call that consent education should be mandatory. It strikes me that if such education was mandatory in college and not everybody attended the class, potentially, a situation could arise. The Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor, recently launched NUIG's SMART...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Effectiveness and Timeliness of Consent Classes provided in Third-Level Institutions: Discussion (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank all of the delegates for their insights into their experiences in the roll-out in their particular areas. It has been a fascinating discussion and it is clear that we have much to do in this area. If any of the delegates wish to provide further information or have further thoughts they wish to share with us, we will make sure to incorporate them into the final report which will...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Page 44 of the programme for Government refers to enhancing the road network. The M7 carries 80,000 commuters and motorists every day and is the main artery between Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Waterford travelling through Kildare. Necessary works are going on until 2020 to widen the motorway. We need to have an increased level of work in the evening time and over weekends to ensure it will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 93. To ask the Minister for Health the status of plans to build a standalone mental health facility in Naas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43599/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Curragh Plains Representative Forum (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 167. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the engagement between his Department and Kildare County Council regarding ongoing land management and maintenance of the Curragh plains. [43213/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 168. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the Defence Forces veterans and families' march over pay and conditions. [43217/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 169. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a review will be carried out into the pay and conditions of Defence Forces veterans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43218/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Development Plan Funding (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 176. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the specific projects that will receive the €106 million in capital funding allocated in 2019; the amount each project will receive of the €106 million, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43763/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (23 Oct 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the relief in place for a medical student in relation to fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43212/18]