Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome these amendments, especially amendments Nos. 24, 25 and 26. We had a good discussion on Committee Stage about what exactly is meant by an educational institution or looking at it from too top-heavy a point of view. We need more grassroots, on-the-ground community involvement and consultation, recognising that co-operation is needed with community, local and sporting bodies as regards education and training initiatives. That way, it will not all fall within the education sector, which would have removed the huge number of people involved in education within the community or in their local community colleges.