Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We now proceed with statements on access to third level places and student accommodation. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Harris, to the House. The Minister has ten minutes speaking time, group spokespersons have eight minutes and all other Senators have five minutes. The Minister will be called to reply no later than 4.20 p.m. with the statements to conclude at 4.30 p.m. I ask the Minister to commence and thank him for being here and for the work he is doing in higher education and continuing education, which is a very important part of his brief.