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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Today, the funding the future report was launched. It is crucial. It will involve an investment of €307 million in our third level sector. We have close to 245,000 students in higher education in Ireland, an increase of almost 20% from 200,000 in 2010. It is crucial the investment reduces lecturer-student ratios and is used for infrastructure and facilities. It is also about...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I ask the Deputy Leader to arrange a debate or to update us on the Connecting Ireland rural mobility plan, which deals with the bus networks between towns and villages located outside of urban areas. The submission deadline was last December and people ran campaigns in local areas. The Department made very good proposals on ways to connect different towns so people could reach hospitals,...

Seanad: Funding for Ukrainian Students in Irish Universities: Statements (27 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins. It is great to be talking about the measures that have been put in place to support students from Ukraine who are coming to Ireland. We are not just saying it; we are doing it. We can see this in every town and village in Ireland. The supports are in place and volunteers are helping out in all the centres. There has been real...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Senator. She is a strong advocate for women's rights.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I wish to acknowledge the absolute power of having the three female leaders of the Government parties here. We can see that power today. It is a power to make change and change legislation. What we are talking about here is the protection of victims in terms of their experience of the courts system. I wish to acknowledge the work done by Senators Doherty, Chambers and Pauline...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I acknowledge that the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, visited Roscommon last week, which was phenomenal. She was there to pay tribute to the Horses for Hope equine centre, which is the first of its kind in Europe and has been opened at Castlerea Prison. It offers people the opportunity to work with animals. We saw many of the prisoners there go on a course over a number of months...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank our guests for attending. The NCCA truly is a representative body for teachers, unions and parents and it has nominees on its board as well. The SEC is a stand-alone body that reports directly to the Minister. I see an advisory group here that is working with subject experts. From what I understand, a nominee from the SEC also sits on the NCCA. That is important. I admire the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: If we are looking to the future and if we want to prepare our children and students for that it is about having access to technology.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: What are the timelines for assessment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Can we give confidence to the students who wish to go on and take up studies in the UK that they will receive their results in a timely way this year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: That is good to hear. I thank Ms Feeney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Does that apply outside of urban areas?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Ms Forster should feel free to email the committee with any further responses. I am conscious of other committee members' time. I thank Ms Forster.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Leaving Certificate Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (26 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I would very much see that when it comes to students and young people. I mention Microsoft schools for example, which we are seeing at national school level. We have to move on this quickly and make sure our students are prepared.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome Senator Clonan to the House. I acknowledge the fundraising efforts for Ukraine all across our towns and villages. We had a coffee morning in Ballinasloe that raised €600 over three hours for families in Ukraine.Groups are putting on plays and all of the funds are going directly to the Irish Red Cross's Ukraine campaign. It was devastating to see what has happened in Bucha...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (5 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I thank the Minister for her time today. I welcome her announcement. As the Minister heard, all across Ireland there are incredible attractions. However, we need to talk about our natural resources as well, such as our cycleways, walkways and railways, and how we are connecting people and bringing them together. We have that in heart of Ballinasloe. I ask the Minister about the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: I welcome all the attendees. It is great to have them here. They have a huge wealth of knowledge. I have a couple of queries I might pose on some of the submissions. I thank the attendees. Mr. Ryan, from the HSE, referred in his submission to some of the elements in the HSE and community health organisations, CHOs, in respect of local engagement. That was quite important to raise. How...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Apr 2022)

Aisling Dolan: Is the HSE working with the student counselling services at third level through the community health organisation local leads?