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

Fiona O'Loughlin: We understand the point the Deputy is making.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Is the amendment being pressed?

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Amendments No. 43, 45 to 47, inclusive, 49 to 52, inclusive, 181 and 182 are related and may be discussed together.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Does the Minister of State wish to speak on any of the other amendments grouped with amendment No. 43?

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Deputy Catherine Martin has an amendment in this group.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: No. Amendment No. 44 is not included in this grouping.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes. The Deputy's amendment is No. 47.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Do any other members wish to speak?

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Deputy would have received a letter explaining the decision.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: We cannot deal with amendments which would result in a charge or potential charge on the Revenue. Amendment No. 48 sought to provide that “at least two but not more than 3” undergraduate students would be members of the governing body of a technological university. The amendment has the potential to change the overall membership of the body. Members of the body may be paid...

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Deputy Martin's amendment is No. 47 but she also had amendment No. 44 which was also ruled out of order.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: The numbers are lesser.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Every extra member on a governing body adds to the cost in terms of expenses. We had this discussion earlier and it is important to bear in mind that we cannot accept amendments which pose even a potential charge. Is that okay?

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: We will keep going for another six minutes when there will be a vote in the Dáil. We will return to amendment No. 43.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Amendment No. 44 has been ruled out of order.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Does Deputy Martin wish to move amendment No. 47?

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: We can hold on for another minute or two.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: Amendment No. 48 has been ruled out of order.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: I remind Deputies that this amendment was discussed with amendment No. 42.

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will put the question.