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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for attending. We are discussing increasing cross-Border enrolment which has a significant benefit for children and students as it gives them additional options. I think we would all agree that it also has a societal benefit. What level of awareness do students in schools in Northern Ireland have of the opportunity to study at third level in the Republic? Is it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: With respect to the experience in University of Galway, did it go out to try to build up a relationship with Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcoláistí? If so, are there other groups that could be seeking to attract students here from Northern Ireland or cross-Border. Is that a role for career guidance counsellors or some other group?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: How does the Technological Higher Education Association attract students from Northern Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Why does Mr. Purser believe that is? Traditionally many students from Northern Ireland came to Trinity College Dublin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Has Mr. Hannigan seen more people coming from the Republic studying in Northern Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: I will start with a question for Mr. Soares. He mentioned in his opening statement that student mobility can happen as a result of bilateral initiatives. We see that around the world. Are there many bilateral initiatives in place between third level institutions in Northern Ireland and in Ireland, of which he is aware?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Has it occurred to Mr. Soares that they perhaps view themselves as competitors?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Please do not.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Professor McKenna is wearing two hats - he is a former professor at Queen's University Belfast and a member of the Royal Irish Academy, RIA. Am I right in thinking the RIA is an all-Ireland entity? From his experience at Queen's-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Apologies, it was the University of Ulster. What is his assessment of bilateral arrangements between universities on the island? Has the RIA helped to ensure there is academic co-operation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is very encouraging that CAFRE can attract many students from the Republic of Ireland. Does Mr. McKendry think that is because it offers specific expertise as opposed to CAFRE doing something different from other institutions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does any other institution on the island do that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: North-South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: I saw Mr. Purser was trying to come in. Does he want to contribute?

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ukraine War (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 131. To ask the Taoiseach the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported where relevant; and the estimated cost and value of the support where available [8875/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Ukraine War (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 146. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8864/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ukraine War (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 181. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the supports that his Department has provided for Ukraine and for Ukrainian people since February 2022, whether in Ukraine or within the State; the number of people supported, where relevant; the estimated cost and value of the support where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8865/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (21 Feb 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NCT test for new cars will be extended from four to six years every two years, and from 10 to 12 years for older cars, in view of the improved condition of vehicular traffic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8818/23]