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Provision of Cost-Rental Public Housing: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am happy to say a few words on this crisis and to support in principle the Private Members' motion introduced by the Green Party. There is no doubt that the rental crisis threatens to hollow out communities, villages and towns and is putting households under severe strain. The Government should cease its delays on cost-rental models and put in place a broader strategy to address the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Joint Committee (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I call the meeting to order and remind members to turn off their mobile phones. Apologies have been received from Senators Gallagher and Ruane.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I remind members and delegates to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode, as they interfere with the sound system and make it difficult for the parliamentary reporters to report the proceedings of the meeting. Television coverage and web streaming are also adversely affected. The purpose in this part of the meeting is to engage with a number of stakeholders on the topic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I call Ms Irwin, president of the Teachers' Union of Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I call Mr. Oisín Hassan, vice president for academic affairs in the Union of Students Ireland, USI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We invited representatives from the secondary school students' union but they declined to come in. They did not respond but we asked them. I call Mr. Browne, president of the National Parent's Council post primary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I call Mr. Perser, director of academic affairs for the Irish Universities' Association.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: You should make a final point now, if you do not mind.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank all the witnesses for their observations and opening submissions. We will have questions from members before coming back to the witnesses. If questions arise and the witnesses feel they would like to come back over the next few weeks with written submissions, they should feel free to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Deputy O'Sullivan for her contribution. No one here is more experienced than she is in the area of education. All speakers made valid points. I note that 50% of students now take grinds, which surely mitigates against those who come from a disadvantaged or vulnerable background. This must be borne in mind. It is interesting to note in the written submissions and the views...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Ms Leydon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Not at all. It was all interesting. I am sure Ms Leydon is aware that the committee held hearings on positive mental health and education and on the area of apprenticeships and that we have issued recommendations to the Minister in respect of both of those areas. We sing from the same hymn sheet without a shadow of a doubt.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Purser. Do any members have any further comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: If witnesses wish to add anything else to this debate then please submit a written submission to the clerk to the committee and we will ensure that their comments are included in the final report. I call Mr. Hassan as he was the first to indicate a wish to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: They are worth their weight in gold this week anyway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Does Mr. Purser wish to make a final comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Purser. This has been an interesting debate and I thank our witnesses for their valuable contribution to it. We look forward to debating the matter further, issuing a report and making recommendations to the Minister. I remind Deputies that the select committee will meet the Minister at 9.30 a.m. on 29 March in committee room 4 to consider the Revised Estimates for public...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new secondary school for Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10490/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there have been delays in securing a new second level school for Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10491/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 206 of 20 February 2018, when the tendering process will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10689/18]