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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Possible Reconfiguration of Schools: Archdiocese of Dublin (25 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: I thank Ms McDonagh for her opening statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Possible Reconfiguration of Schools: Archdiocese of Dublin (25 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: I wish to draw the witnesses' attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and they continue to do so, they will be entitled thereafter only to qualified privilege in...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Possible Reconfiguration of Schools: Archdiocese of Dublin (25 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: Does somebody have a mobile telephone or computer on?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Possible Reconfiguration of Schools: Archdiocese of Dublin (25 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: There was a bit of interference. Perhaps it was from an iPad.
- Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (24 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: 364. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason apartment owners who already pay management fees and property tax are liable for water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26680/14]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: Before I go back to Mr. Moore for a response I will take the remaining questions and we will wrap up afterwards.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: I am going to conclude the meeting. We will raise the issues that have been raised with us with the Department and we will follow up on them. We have gained enough information at the meeting to do that. I invite both witnesses to make a final remark if they wish and then I will conclude the item.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: I do not wish to open up the discussion again.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: I do not wish to take any more questions. We must move on.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: We will pursue the matter further. I am sorry about that. That brings that aspect of the meeting to a close. I urge members to remain as we are now going into private session. I again thank the witnesses.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: Senator, I am the Chairman and I want to bring in Deputy McConalogue.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: The Senator has made her point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: The Senator's point is noted.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: I call Deputy McConalogue.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: Before Mr. Mateus Francio responds I ask him to be brief because we will finish shortly after 3 p.m. I ask him to be aware that we must sensitive to any legal issues and I ask him to speak about his circumstances but not to go into any detail that might in any way attach to someone else.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: Have you found the ICOS helpful?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: Has it got back to you with answers to your questions?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: It is obviously bad for the reputation of the country as well.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Recent Closures of English Language Schools: Discussion (18 Jun 2014)
Joanna Tuffy: Thank you both very much.