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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: The next member up is Senator O'Loughlin, who was to be followed by Deputy Nolan. The Deputy is not present at the moment, so I will come in after Senator O'Loughlin. I will call on Senator Dolan after that because Deputy Alan Farrell did not take his slot and has handed it over to her.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: The next speaker is Senator Aisling Dolan, who has five minutes in Deputy Alan Farrell's slot. I had to cut you off earlier, Senator, so please continue from where you left off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I have a few questions for the witnesses before we conclude the meeting. Concerns were raised regarding the proposed composition and size of the governing authorities. Can any of the witnesses comment on how the governing authorities might be constituted to ensure they are as representative as possible, while also being small enough to make their work effective? Mr. Miley spoke about our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: Mr. Miley's last point was that it is an investment into the future of our country and economy. I would be interested in the committee doing something later regarding the benefits and analysis of that. If the witnesses offered to come back in to speak about something like that, I would take them up on that and hope that members will support me on that. Going back to access, we are a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I will call Dr. Ryan and then go back to Mr. Miley because I am interested in his view on that. I do not want to put him on the spot. I will then come back to Councillor Hoade.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I concur completely with Mr. Miley's analysis. We talk about the Cassells report. When we have finished all these reports, it will nearly be time to start another one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I have a final question for Mr. Miley on college places. As we prepare this legislation, another significant issue in the future will be college places. We have an increasing population, with a growing younger generation and number of people going to college even though it is more expensive. What are Mr. Miley's views on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Professor Hegarty. We have two minutes remaining before we conclude. I will bring Senator Malcolm Byrne back in for one minute to ask a question. There will be no replies. I am also going to bring back in Deputy Conway-Walsh, who is looking at me anxiously. To conclude then, we will have two questions of one minute each with no replies. I ask the witnesses to reply in writing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Senator Byrne. I call Deputy Conway-Walsh, who has one minute as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: I ask the witnesses to reply directly to the clerk to the committee concerning the two issues raised by Senator Byrne and Deputy Conway-Walsh. We have run out of time again. It is 5.30 p.m. and the Covid-19 restrictions necessitate that we confine our meetings to two hours in length. As I will probably have the Covid-19 compliance officers in here with me within the next ten seconds, I...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Nitrates Usage (1 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 219. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the proposed upcoming changes to the nitrates action programme will be altered to include changes to regulations on the run-off of clear water from dairy hygiene; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35440/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Nitrates Usage (1 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 220. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the proposals that are being considered for the upcoming review of the nitrates action programme; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35441/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (1 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 318. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if assistance is available for a community crèche (details supplied) to acquire alternative premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35444/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (1 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 329. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount it costs to run the HEAR and DARE initiatives on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35433/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (1 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 330. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount that has been allocated to fund the National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2021-2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35434/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (1 Jul 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 331. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the European funds that contribute to higher and further education in Ireland; if any contribute towards improving access to further and or higher education opportunities for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35435/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Jun 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35165/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (30 Jun 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 142. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding community employment supervisor pensions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35123/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (30 Jun 2021)

Paul Kehoe: 371. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being put in place to support the food production industry as it struggles to maintain and recruit staff while Covid-19 measures and supports for employees remain in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35114/21]