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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank all six witnesses for coming before the committee today. We have had a very productive and informative morning and we have certainly learned a lot from the engagement on both sides of the argument. The insights and observations of the witnesses are hugely valuable in terms of the deliberations we will have to make over the coming months. Thank you again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Tony Donohoe, director of education at the Irish Business and Employers Confederation, IBEC, Mr. Richard Kennedy, deputy president of the Irish Farmers Association, Ms Patricia King, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Mr. James Doorley, deputy director of the National Youth Council of Ireland, Ms Michelle Murphy, research and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Will members indicate if they have any questions? It is clear that IBEC is in favour of the student loan system. Does Mr. Tony Donohoe see any advantages to this? How could it be addressed? I note Mr. Richard Kennedy's concern about the inclusion of farming land in a means assessment. As a farmer's daughter, I totally agree with him. Does that mean he is in favour of a student loan...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will hand back now to Ms Patricia King.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes. I ask Mr. Richard Kennedy to respond particularly on the IFA's position on whether it would support an income contingent loan scheme.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I ask Mr. Tony Donohoe to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you very much, Mr. Donohoe. Thank you all for your responses. Now we will go to the final three contributions of the day. The first is from James Doorley, deputy director of the National Youth Council of Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I call Ms Michelle Murphy, the research and policy analyst in Social Justice Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We have a vote at 12.50 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: We did not receive Professor Hegarty's written submission before the start of this meeting. We would appreciate it if he could forward it to us. We will ensure all the members get it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: In that case, there has been some communications challenge in regard to it. I thank Professor Hegarty. He has certainly stated the elephant in the room in a very straightforward way. That is the reality of the situation we are facing. I thank Ms Michelle Murphy for her holistic approach to setting out the issues in regard to education and where education fits into society. Does she see...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Higher Education Funding: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. James Doorley for his contribution. On behalf of all members, I thank each of our six witnesses for coming before us this morning. It was a very productive and informative session. The witnesses took a holistic approach to setting out the issues in respect of education and where education fits in terms of society. Their insights were very valuable. It was good to have a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 18. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the mechanisms that have been explored through which SMEs can reward key employees with share options in a tax efficient manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39102/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Emigrant Support Services (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 29. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to facilitate the return of at least 70,000 emigrants here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39101/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies Data (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 66. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of State boards under the remit of her Department or its agencies in tabular form; the total number of members of each board; the number of women on each board; and the percentage of each board that is made up of women. [39349/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Bodies Data (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 77. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of State boards under the remit of his Department or its agencies in tabular form; the total number of members of each board; the number of women on each board; and the percentage of each board that is made up of women. [39345/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Bodies Data (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of State boards under the remit of his Department or its agencies in tabular form; the total number of members of each board; the number of women on each board; and the percentage of each board that is made up of women. [39343/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress his Department has made on establishing the proposed new schools excellence fund; and the aims and purpose of the proposed fund. [39358/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress his Department has made establishing a pool of experts such as educators, employers, accountants, business leaders, IT specialists and so on, to assist school initiatives, promote innovation and enterprise engagement especially at second level; and the aims and purpose of the proposed advisory group. [39359/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: State Bodies Data (8 Dec 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 106. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of State boards under the remit of his Department or its agencies in tabular form; the total number of members of each board; the number of women on each board; and the percentage of each board that is made up of women. [39344/16]