Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

This is a very important amendment and I compliment the Government on including it. It is always very sad to see students who have paid their fees finding the college locked when they arrive on their first day. It is high time these institutions were regulated. It takes a long time to build a reputation and as a country that is putting itself forward as a destination for international students to continue their education, as well as our own students, we need high standards. We have an international education mark and, as the Minister of State said, he will move quickly to stamp out abuse. Will the authority carry out spot checks?