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An Comhchoiste um Oideachas, Breisoideachas agus Ardoideachas, Taighde, Nuálaíocht agus Eolaíocht An Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2022 Eanáir 2023 Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Annual Report 2022 January 2023 33/ES/13 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 MEMBERSHIP Rose Conway-Walsh TD Cathal Crowe TD Paul Kehoe TD Carol Nolan TD Sinn Féin Fianna Fáil Fine Gael (Cathaoirleach) Independent Jim O’Callaghan TD Marc O Cathasaigh TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD Fianna Fáil Green Party Sinn Féin Labour Party Pádraig O’Sullivan TD Fianna Fáil Senator Aisling Dolan Senator Eileen Flynn Senator Rónán Mullen Fine Gael Independent Independent Page 1 of 139 Page 1 of 139 Page 1 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Senator Fiona O’Loughlin Senator Pauline O’Reilly Fianna Fáil Green Party (Leas-Cathaoirleach) Page 2 of 139 Page 2 of 139 Page 2 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Senator Fiona O’Loughlin Senator Fiona O’Loughlin Senator Pauline O’Reilly Senator Pauline O’Reilly Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Green Party Green Party (Leas-Cathaoirleach) (Leas-Cathaoirleach) Table of Contents MEMBERSHIP ........................................................................................................... 1 1.
Content and Format of Report .......................................................................... 5 2.

Establishment and Functions ........................................................................... 5 2.2 2.3 Establishment of the Joint Committee .................................................................................... 5 Functions of the Joint Committee............................................................................................ 6 3.
Cathaoirleach, Leas-Cathaoirleach and Membership ..................................... 6 4.

Meetings, Attendance and Recording .............................................................. 6 5.
Number and Duration of Meetings ................................................................... 7 5.1 5.2 Joint Committee ...................................................................................................................... 7 Select Committee .................................................................................................................... 7 6.

Witnesses attending before the Committee(s) ................................................ 8 7.
Committee Reports Published.......................................................................... 8 8.

Travel .................................................................................................................. 8 9.
EU Mainstreaming ............................................................................................. 9 9.1 Legislative Proposals .............................................................................................................. 9 9 Reports on Functions and Powers ................................................................. 10 10 APPENDIX 1 – Order of Reference .............................................................. 11 APPENDIX 2: Membership ..................................................................................... 20 APPENDIX 3 – Meetings of the Joint Committee ................................................. 21 APPENDIX 4: Minutes of Proceedings of the Joint Commitee ........................... 36 Page 2 of 139 Page 2 of 139 Page 2 of 139 Page 3 of 139 Page 3 of 139 Page 3 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 APPENDIX 5: Meetings of the Dáil Select Committee ....................................... 100 APPENDIX 6: Proceedings of the Select Committee (Imeachtaí) ..................... 102 Page 4 of 139 Page 4 of 139 Page 4 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 APPENDIX 5: Meetings of the Dáil Select Committee ....................................... 100 APPENDIX 5: Meetings of the Dáil Select Committee ....................................... 100 Content and Format of Report APPENDIX 6: Proceedings of the Select Committee (Imeachtaí) ..................... 102 APPENDIX 6: Proceedings of the Select Committee (Imeachtaí) ..................... 102 This report has been prepared pursuant to Standing Order 100 (3), (4), (5) and (6), (Dáil Éireann) and Standing Order 77 (3), (4), (5) and (6) (Seanad Éireann) which provide for the Joint Committee to- undertake a review of its procedure and its role generally; prepare an annual work programme; lay minutes of its proceedings before both Houses; make an annual report to
 both Houses.
At its meeting on the 24 January 2023, the Joint Committee agreed that all these items should be included in this report covering the period from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022.

Establishment and Functions 2.1.


Establishment of the Select Committee The Dáil Select Committee was established by Order of Dáil Éireann of the 30th July 2020, to consider Bills, Estimates for Public Services, Motions, and the terms of any international agreement involving a charge on public funds, which come within the aegis of the Department on Education and Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
The Select Committee may also consider Annual Output Statements, Value for Money Reviews and Policy Reviews prepared by the relevant Government Department.

2.2 Establishment of the Joint Committee The Dáil Select Committee, under the same Order, was enjoined with a Select Committee of Seanad Éireann, established by Order of Seanad Éireann of the 18th September 2020 to form the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Page 4 of 139 Page 4 of 139 Page 4 of 139 Page 5 of 139 Page 5 of 139 Page 5 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Functions of the Joint Committee Among the principal functions of the Joint Committee are to consider— Public affairs administered by the Department of Education and Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Matters of policy for which the Minister for Education and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science are responsible for.

legislative and expenditure proposals for both Departments.

EU legislative proposals.

Certain matters relating to bodies under the aegis of the Department of Education and Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
The Orders of Reference of the Dáil Select Committee and the Joint Committee are set out at Appendix 1.

Cathaoirleach, Leas-Cathaoirleach and Membership Dáil Standing Order 104 (2) provides for a proportion of Cathaoirligh to be allocated to each group by means of the D’Hondt System.

Deputy Paul Kehoe was appointed as Cathaoirleach of the Select Committee on 3rd September 2020 by an Order of Dáil Éireann.

The Cathaoirleach of the Select Committee is also the Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee.
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin was elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on the 8th October 2020.

Membership of the Committee, including all internal changes within the reported period, is listed at Appendix 2.

Meetings, Attendance and Recording Meetings of the Joint Committee and Select Committee took place in the Committee rooms in Leinster House 2000.

Meetings were in public unless otherwise ordered by the Committee.
Committee proceedings were broadcast live within Leinster House and also made available to RTE, TV3 and TG4.

Proceedings were also live streamed on our Page 6 of 139 Page 6 of 139 Page 6 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 website and through our app.
Since September 2014 the proceedings of Committees in public session, typically recorded but occasionally live, are broadcast on the dedicated parliamentary channel Oireachtas TV which is available on these channels: Saorview 22, Sky 517, Virgin Media 207, Eir Vision 504 Vodafone Channels 201, 207 (Dáil Éireann) and 208 (Seanad Éireann) An Official Report (Parliamentary Debates) of the public meetings of the Committee may be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas website at www.oireachtas.ie.
Copies of other reports published by the Joint Committee are also available on the Oireachtas Committee website pages at www.oireachtas.ie.

A list of these reports is set out at paragraph 7.

Number and Duration of Meetings Joint Committee The Joint Committee met on 33 occasions during the period under report.

The number of hours of discussion involved in these meetings was in excess of 58 hours.

The Committee met privately 6 times in 2022.


The subject matter of each meeting of the Joint Committee, including the groups, organisations or individuals who attended the meetings, is detailed in Appendix 3.

The Minutes of Proceedings of the Joint Committee in public session are attached at Appendix 4.
Select Committee Meetings of the Joint Committee and Select Committee took place in the Committee Meetings of the Joint Committee and Select Committee took place in the Committee The Dáil Select Committee met 6 times during the period under report and the number rooms in Leinster House 2000.

Meetings were in public unless otherwise ordered by rooms in Leinster House 2000.

Meetings were in public unless otherwise ordered by of hours of discussion involved in these meetings was in excess of 9 hours.
Page 7 of 139 Page 7 of 139 Page 7 of 139 Functions of the Joint Committee Functions of the Joint Committee Among the principal functions of the Joint Committee are to consider— Among the principal functions of the Joint Committee are to consider— Public affairs administered by the Department of Education and Department of Public affairs administered by the Department of Education and Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.


Matters of policy for which the Minister for Education and Minister for Further and Matters of policy for which the Minister for Education and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science are responsible for.

Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science are responsible for.

legislative and expenditure proposals for both Departments.

legislative and expenditure proposals for both Departments.
EU legislative proposals.

EU legislative proposals.

Certain matters relating to bodies under the aegis of the Department of Education Certain matters relating to bodies under the aegis of the Department of Education and Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and and Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Science.

set out at Appendix 1. set out at Appendix 1.
The Orders of Reference of the Dáil Select Committee and the Joint Committee are The Orders of Reference of the Dáil Select Committee and the Joint Committee are Cathaoirleach, Leas-Cathaoirleach and Membership Cathaoirleach, Leas-Cathaoirleach and Membership Dáil Standing Order 104 (2) provides for a proportion of Cathaoirligh to be allocated Dáil Standing Order 104 (2) provides for a proportion of Cathaoirligh to be allocated to each group by means of the D’Hondt System.
Deputy Paul Kehoe was appointed to each group by means of the D’Hondt System.

Deputy Paul Kehoe was appointed as Cathaoirleach of the Select Committee on 3rd September 2020 by an Order of as Cathaoirleach of the Select Committee on 3rd September 2020 by an Order of Dáil Éireann.

The Cathaoirleach of the Select Committee is also the Cathaoirleach of Dáil Éireann.

The Cathaoirleach of the Select Committee is also the Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee.
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin was elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach the Joint Committee.

Senator Fiona O’Loughlin was elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on the 8th October 2020. of the Joint Committee on the 8th October 2020.

Membership of the Committee, including all internal changes within the reported Membership of the Committee, including all internal changes within the reported period, is listed at Appendix 2. period, is listed at Appendix 2.
Meetings, Attendance and Recording Meetings, Attendance and Recording the Committee.

the Committee.

Committee proceedings were broadcast live within Leinster House and also made Committee proceedings were broadcast live within Leinster House and also made available to RTE, TV3 and TG4.

Proceedings were also live streamed on our available to RTE, TV3 and TG4.
Proceedings were also live streamed on our Page 6 of 139 Page 6 of 139 Page 6 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 The subject matter of each meeting, including the groups, organisations or individuals who attended the meetings of the Select Committee, is detailed in Appendix 5.

The proceedings (Imeachtaí) of the Select Committee are attached at Appendix 6.
Witnesses attending before the Committee(s) During the period, the number of speaking witnesses for each of the Committees was as follows: COMMITTEE NAME NUMBER OF WITNESSES Joint Committee Select Committee 149 4 Committee Reports Published During the period under report, the Joint Committee published the following reports: Work Programme 2022.

Annual Report 2021.

Report on Leaving Certificate Reform: the Need for a New Senior Cycle.

Report on the Future Funding of Higher Education.


Report on Education and Supports Provision for Displaced Ukrainian Students.

Report on North South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education.

Study Visit to Mountjoy and Dóchas Education Centres.

Study Visit to Dorset, 10 and 11 November 2022.

Travel The Joint Committee undertook the following travel in accordance with its Orders of Reference in connection with its Work Programme.

Purpose of Travel: Study Visit to Mountjoy and Dóchas Education Centres.
Page 8 of 139 Page 8 of 139 Page 8 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The subject matter of each meeting, including the groups, organisations or The subject matter of each meeting, including the groups, organisations or Date and Destination: Tuesday, 04 October 2022, Mountjoy Prison and the Dóchas individuals who attended the meetings of the Select Committee, is detailed in individuals who attended the meetings of the Select Committee, is detailed in Centre.
Appendix 5.

The proceedings (Imeachtaí) of the Select Committee are attached at Appendix 5.

The proceedings (Imeachtaí) of the Select Committee are attached at Members Travelling: Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D.

(Cathaoirleach), Mr. Jim O’Callaghan T.D., Mr. Marc Ó Cathasaigh T.D.

and Senator Eileen Flynn.

Accompanying Officials: Ms. Tara Kelly, Committee Clerk, Ms. Niamh Murray, Policy Advisor and Mr. David Kilcoyne, Junior Clerk.

Purpose of Travel: Study Visit to Dorset, 10 and 11 November 2022.
Date and Destination: Thursday 10 and Friday 11 November 2022, Dorset, United COMMITTEE NAME COMMITTEE NAME NUMBER OF WITNESSES NUMBER OF WITNESSES Kingdom.

Members Travelling: Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D.

(Cathaoirleach) and Senator Rónán Mullen.

Accompanying Officials: Ms. Tara Kelly, Committee Clerk and Mr. David Kilcoyne, Junior Clerk.
EU Mainstreaming 9.1 Legislative Proposals From January to December 2022, the Joint Committee considered EU matters at 2 meetings involving consideration of the following 2 legislative proposals: PROPOSAL NO.

PROPOSAL TITLE OUTCOME COM(2022)47 Proposal for a COUNCIL No further scrutiny REGULATION amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 establishing the Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe, as regards the Chips Joint Undertaking Page 9 of 139 Page 9 of 139 Page 9 of 139 Appendix 6.
Appendix 6. was as follows: was as follows: Witnesses attending before the Committee(s) Witnesses attending before the Committee(s) During the period, the number of speaking witnesses for each of the Committees During the period, the number of speaking witnesses for each of the Committees Joint Committee Joint Committee Select Committee Select Committee 149 149 4 4 Committee Reports Published Committee Reports Published During the period under report, the Joint Committee published the following reports: During the period under report, the Joint Committee published the following reports: Work Programme 2022.


Annual Report 2021.

Annual Report 2021.

Report on Leaving Certificate Reform: the Need for a New Senior Cycle.

Report on Leaving Certificate Reform: the Need for a New Senior Cycle.

Report on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

Report on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

Report on Education and Supports Provision for Displaced Ukrainian Students.

Report on Education and Supports Provision for Displaced Ukrainian Students.
Report on North South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education.

Report on North South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education.

Study Visit to Mountjoy and Dóchas Education Centres.

Study Visit to Mountjoy and Dóchas Education Centres.

Study Visit to Dorset, 10 and 11 November 2022.

Study Visit to Dorset, 10 and 11 November 2022.


Travel Travel The Joint Committee undertook the following travel in accordance with its Orders of The Joint Committee undertook the following travel in accordance with its Orders of Reference in connection with its Work Programme.

Reference in connection with its Work Programme.

Purpose of Travel: Study Visit to Mountjoy and Dóchas Education Centres.

Purpose of Travel: Study Visit to Mountjoy and Dóchas Education Centres.
Page 8 of 139 Page 8 of 139 Page 8 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 COM(2022)526 Proposal for a DECISION OF THE No further scrutiny EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on a European Year of Skills 2023 No further action or scrutiny was required for either proposal.

Reports on Functions and Powers The Joint Committee is currently satisfied with its present procedures and role.

Paul Kehoe T.D.
Cathaoirleach 24 January 2022 Page 10 of 139 Page 10 of 139 Page 10 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 COM(2022)526 COM(2022)526 Proposal for a DECISION OF THE Proposal for a DECISION OF THE No further scrutiny No further scrutiny APPENDIX 1 – Order of Reference EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on a European OF THE COUNCIL on a European Year of Skills 2023 Year of Skills 2023 No further action or scrutiny was required for either proposal.


Reports on Functions and Powers Reports on Functions and Powers The Joint Committee is currently satisfied with its present procedures and role.

The Joint Committee is currently satisfied with its present procedures and role.

Paul Kehoe T.D.

Paul Kehoe T.D.
Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach 24 January 2022 24 January 2022 Page 10 of 139 Page 10 of 139 Page 10 of 139 Scope and Context of Activities of Committees (derived from Standing Orders – DSO 94 (2), SSO 70) The Joint Committee may only consider such matters, engage in such activities, exercise such powers and discharge such functions as are specifically authorised under its orders of reference and under Standing Orders; such matters, activities, powers and functions shall be relevant to, and shall arise only in the context of, the preparation of a report to the Dáil/and or Seanad; the Joint Committee shall not consider any matter which is being considered, or of which notice has been given of a proposal to consider, by the Committee of Public Accounts pursuant to Dáil Standing Order 218/Seanad Standing Order 186 and/or the Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Act 1993; the Joint Committee shall not consider any matter which is being considered, or of which notice has been given of a proposal to consider, by the Joint Committee on Public Petitions in the exercise of its functions under Dáil Standing Order 125(1)/Seanad Standing Order 108(1); and the Joint Committee shall refrain from inquiring into in public session or publishing confidential information regarding any matter if so requested, for stated reasons given in writing, by— (i) a member of the Government or a Minister of State, or (ii) the principal office-holder of a body under the aegis of a Department or which is partly or wholly funded by the State or established or appointed by a member of the Government or by the Oireachtas: Provided that the Chairman may appeal any such request made to the Ceann Comhairle, whose decision shall be final.
Page 11 of 139 Page 11 of 139 Page 11 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 It shall be an instruction to all Select Committees to which Bills are referred that they shall ensure that not more than two Select Committees shall meet to consider a Bill on any given day, unless the Dáil, after due notice given by the Chairman of the Select Committee, waives this instruction on motion made by the Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Order 35.
The Chairmen of Select Committees shall have responsibility for compliance with this instruction.
Page 12 of 139 Page 12 of 139 Page 12 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 It shall be an instruction to all Select Committees to which Bills are referred that they It shall be an instruction to all Select Committees to which Bills are referred that they Functions of Departmental Committees (derived from Standing Orders – DSO shall ensure that not more than two Select Committees shall meet to consider a Bill shall ensure that not more than two Select Committees shall meet to consider a Bill 95 and SSO 71) on any given day, unless the Dáil, after due notice given by the Chairman of the on any given day, unless the Dáil, after due notice given by the Chairman of the Select Committee, waives this instruction on motion made by the Taoiseach Select Committee, waives this instruction on motion made by the Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Order 35.
The Chairmen of Select Committees shall have pursuant to Standing Order 35.

The Chairmen of Select Committees shall have responsibility for compliance with this instruction.

responsibility for compliance with this instruction.
(1) The Select Committee shall consider and report to the Dáil on- (a) such aspects of the expenditure, administration and policy of a Government Department or Departments and associated public bodies as the Committee may select, and (b) European Union matters within the remit of the relevant Department or Departments.
(2) The Select Committee may be joined with a Select Committee appointed by Seanad Éireann for the purposes of the functions set out in this Standing Order, other than at paragraph (3), and to report thereon to both Houses of the Oireachtas.
(3) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), the Select Committee shall consider, in respect of the relevant Department or Departments, such— (a) Bills, (b) proposals contained in any motion, including any motion within the meaning of Dáil Standing Order 220, (c) Estimates for Public Services, and (d) other matters as shall be referred to the Select Committee by the Dáil, and (e) Annual Output Statements including performance, efficiency and effectiveness in the use of public moneys, and (f) such Value for Money and Policy Reviews as the Select Committee may select.
Page 12 of 139 Page 12 of 139 Page 12 of 139 Page 13 of 139 Page 13 of 139 Page 13 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 (4) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), the Joint Committee may consider the following matters in respect of the relevant Department or Departments and associated public bodies: (a) matters of policy and governance for which the Minister is officially responsible, (b) public affairs administered by the Department, (c) policy issues arising from Value for Money and Policy Reviews conducted or commissioned by the Department, (d) Government policy and governance in respect of bodies under the aegis of the Department, (e) policy and governance issues concerning bodies which are partly or wholly funded by the State or which are established or appointed by a member of the Government or the Oireachtas, (f) the general scheme or draft heads of any Bill (g) scrutiny of private members’ Bills in accordance with Dáil Standing Order 178, or detailed scrutiny of private members’ Bills in accordance with Dáil Standing Order 161 (h) any post-enactment report laid before either House or both Houses by a member of the Government or Minister of State on any Bill enacted by the Houses of the Oireachtas, (i) statutory instruments, including those laid or laid in draft before either House or both Houses and those made under the European Communities Acts 1972 to 2009, (j) strategy statements laid before either or both Houses of the Oireachtas pursuant to the Public Service Management Act 1997, Page 14 of 139 Page 14 of 139 Page 14 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 (4) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), the Joint Committee may (4) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), the Joint Committee may (k) annual reports or annual reports and accounts, required by law, and laid consider the following matters
 in respect of the relevant Department or Departments consider the following matters in respect of the relevant Department or Departments before either or both Houses of the Oireachtas, of the Department or bodies referred and associated public bodies: and associated public bodies: to in subparagraphs (d) and (e) and the overall performance and operational results, (a) matters of policy and governance for which the Minister is officially (a) matters of policy and governance for which the Minister is officially statements of strategy and corporate plans of such bodies, and responsible, responsible, (l) such other matters as may be referred to it by the Dáil from time to time.
(b) (b) public affairs administered by the Department, public affairs administered by the Department, (5) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), the Joint Committee shall (c) (c) policy issues arising from Value for Money and Policy Reviews conducted or policy issues arising from Value for Money and Policy Reviews conducted or commissioned by the Department, commissioned by the Department, (d) Government policy and governance in respect of bodies under the aegis of (d) Government policy and governance in respect of bodies under the aegis of the Department, the Department, (e) (e) policy and governance issues concerning bodies which are partly or wholly policy and governance issues concerning bodies which are partly or wholly funded by the State or which are established or appointed by a member of the funded by the State or which are established or appointed by a member of the Government or the Oireachtas, Government or the Oireachtas, (f) (f) the general scheme or draft heads of any Bill the general scheme or draft heads of any Bill (g) (g) scrutiny of private members’ Bills in accordance with Dáil Standing Order 178, scrutiny of private members’ Bills in accordance with Dáil Standing Order 178, or detailed scrutiny of private members’ Bills in accordance with Dáil Standing Order or detailed scrutiny of private members’ Bills in accordance with Dáil Standing Order (h) (h) any post-enactment report laid before either House or both Houses by a any post-enactment report laid before either House or both Houses by a member of the Government or Minister of State on any Bill enacted by the Houses of member of the Government or Minister of State on any Bill enacted by the Houses of (i) (i) statutory instruments, including those laid or laid in draft before either House statutory instruments, including those laid or laid in draft before either House or both Houses and those made under the European Communities Acts 1972 to or both Houses and those made under the European Communities Acts 1972 to 161 161
 2009, 2009, the Oireachtas, the Oireachtas, (j) (j) strategy statements laid before either or both Houses of the Oireachtas strategy statements laid before either or both Houses of the Oireachtas pursuant to the Public Service Management Act 1997, pursuant to the Public Service Management Act 1997, Page 14 of 139 Page 14 of 139 Page 14 of 139 consider, in respect of the relevant Department or Departments— (a) EU draft legislative acts standing referred to the Select Committee under Dáil Standing Order 133/Seanad Standing Order 116, including the compliance of such acts with the principle of subsidiarity, (b) other proposals for EU legislation and related policy issues, including programmes and guidelines prepared by the European Commission as a basis of possible legislative action, (c) non-legislative documents published by any EU institution in relation to EU policy matters, and (d) matters listed for consideration on the agenda for meetings of the relevant EU Council of Ministers and the outcome of such meetings.
(6) Where the Select Committee has been joined with a Select Committee appointed by Seanad Éireann, the Chairman of the Dáil Select Committee shall also be the Chairman of the Joint Committee.
(7) The following may attend meetings of the Select or Joint Committee, for the purposes of the functions set out in paragraph (5) and may take part in proceedings without having a right to vote or to move motions and amendments: (a) members of the European Parliament elected from constituencies in Ireland, including Northern Ireland, Page 15 of 139 Page 15 of 139 Page 15 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 (b) members of the Irish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, and (c) at the invitation of the Committee, other members of the European Parliament.
(8) The Joint Committee may, in respect of any Ombudsman charged with oversight of public services within the policy remit of the relevant Department or Departments, consider— (a) such motions relating to the appointment of an Ombudsman as may be referred to the Committee, and (b) such Ombudsman reports laid before either or both Houses of the Oireachtas as the Committee may select: Provided that the provisions of Dáil Standing Order 130/Seanad Standing Order 113 apply where the Select Committee has not considered the Ombudsman report, or a portion or portions thereof, within two months (excluding Christmas, Easter or summer recess periods) of the report being laid before either or both Houses of the Oireachtas.
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consider— consider— (b) members of the Irish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council (b) members of the Irish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council Powers of Committees (derived from Standing Orders – DSO 96, 133 and 135 and SSO 71, 116 and 118) (c) (c) at the invitation of the Committee, other members of the European at the invitation of the Committee, other members of the European The Joint Committee has: - (8) The Joint Committee may, in respect of any Ombudsman charged with oversight (8) The Joint Committee may, in respect of any Ombudsman charged with oversight minutes of such evidence taken in public before the Select Committee together with of public services within the policy remit of the relevant Department or Departments, of public services within the policy remit of the relevant Department or Departments, such related documents as the Select Committee thinks fit; (1) power to take oral and written evidence and to print and publish from time to time (a) (a) such motions relating to the appointment of an Ombudsman as may be such motions relating to the appointment of an Ombudsman as may be interested persons or bodies; (2) power to invite and accept oral presentations and written submissions from referred to the Committee, and referred to the Committee, and (b) (b) such Ombudsman reports laid before either or both Houses of the Oireachtas such Ombudsman reports laid before either or both Houses of the Oireachtas as the Committee may select: Provided that the provisions of Dáil Standing Order as the Committee may select: Provided that the provisions of Dáil Standing Order 130/Seanad Standing Order 113 apply where the Select Committee has not 130/Seanad Standing Order 113 apply where the Select Committee has not considered the Ombudsman report, or a portion or portions thereof, within two considered the Ombudsman report, or a portion or portions thereof, within two months (excluding Christmas, Easter or summer recess periods) of the report being months (excluding
 Christmas, Easter or summer recess periods) of the report being laid before either or both Houses of the Oireachtas.
Page 16 of 139 Page 16 of 139 Page 16 of 139 (3) power to send for persons, papers and records (see also DSO 99/SSO 76); (4) power to appoint sub-Committees and to refer to such sub-Committees any matter comprehended by its orders of reference and to delegate any of its powers to such sub-Committees, including power to report directly to the Dáil; (5) power to draft recommendations for legislative change and for new legislation; (6) power to examine any statutory instrument, including those laid or laid in draft before either House or both Houses and those made under the European Communities Acts 1972 to 2009, and to recommend, where it considers that such action is warranted, whether the instrument should be annulled or amended; (7) for the purposes of paragraph (6), power to require any Government Department or instrument-making authority concerned to submit a Memorandum to the Select Committee explaining any statutory instrument under consideration or to attend a meeting of the Select Committee for the purpose of explaining any such statutory instrument: Provided that such Department or authority may decline to attend for stated reasons given in writing to the Select Committee, which may report thereon to the Dáil; (8) power to require that a member of the Government or Minister of State shall attend before the Select Committee to discuss policy for which he or she is officially Page 17 of 139 Page 17 of 139 Page 17 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 responsible: Provided that a member of the Government or Minister of State may decline to attend for stated reasons given in writing to the Select Committee, which may report thereon to the Dáil: and provided further that a member of the Government or Minister of State may request to attend a meeting of the Select Committee to enable him or her to discuss such policy; (9) power to require that a member of the Government or Minister of State shall attend before the Select Committee to discuss proposed primary or
 secondary legislation (prior to such legislation being published) for which he or she is officially responsible: Provided that a member of the Government or Minister of State may decline to attend for stated reasons given in writing to the Select Committee, which may report thereon to the Dáil: and provided further that a member of the Government or Minister of State may request to attend a meeting of the Select Committee to enable him or her to discuss such proposed legislation; (10) power to require that a member of the Government or Minister of State shall attend before the Select Committee and provide, in private session if so requested by the member of the Government or Minister of State, oral briefings in advance of meetings of the relevant EU Council of Ministers to enable the Select Committee to make known its views: Provided that the Committee may also require such attendance following such meetings; (11) power to require that the Chairperson designate of a body or agency under the aegis of a Department shall, prior to his or her appointment, attend before the Select Committee to discuss his or her strategic priorities for the role; (12) power to require that a member of the Government or Minister of State who is officially responsible for the implementation of an Act shall attend before a Select Committee in relation to the consideration of a report under Standing Order 197; (13) subject to any constraints otherwise prescribed by law, power to require that principal office-holders in bodies in the State which are partly or wholly funded by the State or which are established or appointed by members of the Government or by the Oireachtas shall attend meetings of the Committee, as appropriate, to discuss issues for which they are officially responsible: Provided that such an office-holder Page 18 of 139 Page 18 of 139 Page 18 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report
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 Select Committee to enable him or her to discuss such proposed legislation; Committee to enable him or her to discuss such proposed legislation; (10) power to require that a member of the Government or Minister of State shall (10) power to require that a member of the Government or Minister of State shall attend before the Select Committee and provide, in private session if so requested attend before the Select Committee and provide, in private session if so requested by the member of the Government or Minister of State, oral briefings in advance of by the member of the Government or Minister of State, oral briefings in advance of meetings of the relevant EU Council of Ministers to enable the Select Committee to meetings of the relevant EU Council of Ministers to enable the Select Committee to make known its views: Provided that the Committee may also require such make known its views: Provided that the Committee may also require such attendance following such meetings; attendance following such meetings; (11) power to require that the Chairperson designate of a body or agency under the (11) power to require that the Chairperson designate of a body or agency under the aegis of a Department shall, prior to his or her appointment, attend before the Select aegis of a Department shall, prior to his or her appointment, attend before the Select Committee to discuss his or her strategic priorities for the role; Committee to discuss his or her strategic priorities for the role; (12) power to require that a member of the Government or Minister of State who is (12) power to require that a member of the Government or Minister of State who is officially responsible for the implementation of an Act shall attend before a Select officially responsible for the implementation of an Act shall attend before a Select Committee in relation to the consideration of a report under Standing Order 197; Committee in relation to the consideration of a report under Standing Order 197; (13)
 subject to any constraints otherwise prescribed by law, power to require that (13) subject to any constraints otherwise prescribed by law, power to require that principal office-holders in bodies in the State which are partly or wholly funded by the principal office-holders in bodies in the State which are partly or wholly funded by the State or which are established or appointed by members of the Government or by State or which are established or appointed by members of the Government or by the Oireachtas shall attend meetings of the Committee, as appropriate, to discuss the Oireachtas shall attend meetings of the Committee, as appropriate, to discuss issues for which they are officially responsible: Provided that such an office-holder issues for which they are officially responsible: Provided that such an office-holder Page 18 of 139 Page 18 of 139 Page 18 of 139 (14) power to engage, subject to the consent of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, the services of persons with specialist or technical knowledge, to assist it or any of its sub-Committees in considering particular matters; and (15) power to undertake travel, subject to— (a) such recommendations as may be made by the Working Group of Committee Chairmen under DSO 120(4)(a) and SSO 107(4)(a); and (b) the consent of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, and normal accounting procedures.
In accordance with Articles 6 of Protocol No.
2 to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (Protocol on the Application of the Principles of Subsidiarity and Proportionality) as applied by sections 7(3) of the European Union Act 2009, the Committee has the power to- consider whether any act of an institution of the European Union infringes the principle of subsidiarity (DSO 135; SSO 118); and form a reasoned opinion that a draft legislative act (within the meaning of Article 3 of the said Protocol) does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity (DSO 133 and SSO 116).
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Senators nominated by the Seanad Committee of Selection and appointed by Order of the Seanad on 16th September 2020.

Senator Fiona O’Loughlin elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach on 8th October 2020.

Deputy Alan Farrell discharged, and Deputy Cathal Crowe nominated to serve in his stead by the Fifteenth Report of the Dáil Committee of Selection as agreed by Dáil Éireann on 23 June 2022.
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Deputies nominated by the Dáil Committee of Selection and appointed by Order of Deputies nominated by the Dáil Committee of Selection and appointed by Order of Senators nominated by the Seanad Committee of Selection and appointed by Order Senators nominated by the Seanad Committee of Selection and appointed by Order of the Seanad on 16th September 2020. of the Seanad on 16th September 2020.

Senator Fiona O’Loughlin elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach on 8th October 2020.


Deputy Alan Farrell discharged, and Deputy Cathal Crowe nominated to serve in his Deputy Alan Farrell discharged, and Deputy Cathal Crowe nominated to serve in his stead by the Fifteenth Report of the Dáil Committee of Selection as agreed by Dáil stead by the Fifteenth Report of the Dáil Committee of Selection as agreed by Dáil Éireann on 23 June 2022.

Éireann on 23 June 2022.


APPENDIX 3 – Meetings of the Joint Committee The following are the details, in date order, of the scheduled meetings of the Joint Committee which took place during the period under report.

Meeting No.

and Date J59 18/01/22 J60 25/01/22 Topic Private Meeting Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended N/A Session 1: Motion ‘That Dáil and Seanad Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022’.
Session 2: Leaving Certificate Reform Mr. Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Mr. Dalton Tattan, Assistant Secretary, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Area, Department of Education.

Ms. Anne Tansey, National Director of the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Ms. Orlaith O’Connor, Assistant Chief Inspector of Schools, Department of Education Mr. Eamonn Moran, Principal Officer, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Area, Department of Education.
Ms. Evelyn O’Connor, Principal Officer, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Area, Department of Education Mr. Neville Kenny, Principal Officer, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Area, Department of Education J61 01/02/22 Private N/A Page 20 of 139 Page 20 of 139 Page 20 of 139 Page 21 of 139 Page 21 of 139 Page 21 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Meeting No.
and Date J61 01/02/22 Topic Pre-Committee Stage Scruting of the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2020 J62 08/02/22 Pre-Committee Stage Scrutiny of the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2020 J63 15/02/22 Private Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Dr. Michael Redmond, Director, Research and Development, Joint Managerial Body (JMB) Mr. Paul Crone, Director, National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) Ms. Eileen O’Rourke, General Secretary, National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education (NABMSE) Mr. Pat McKelvey, Director of Schools (Cork ETB) Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Ms. Aine O’Sullivan.
Assistant General Secretary, Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS)) Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children Ms. Áine Lynch, CEO, National Parents Council (Primary) (NPCP) Ms Mai Fanning, President, National Parents Council (Post-Primary) (NPCPP) Dr. David Doyle, Associate Professor of Law, Maynooth University Ms. Suzanne Connolly, CEO, Barnardos N/A J64 22/02/22 Future Funding of Higher Education Mr. Jim Miley, CEO, Irish Universities Association (IUA) Dr. Joseph Ryan, CEO, Technological Higher Education Authority (THEA) Professor Diarmaid O’Hegarty, Chairman, Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) J65 01/03/22 Private N/A Page 22 of 139 Page 22 of 139 Page 22 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Meeting No.
Meeting No.

Topic Topic and Date and Date Organisations, Groups and Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Individuals who attended J61 01/02/22 J61 01/02/22 Pre-Committee Stage Scruting of Pre-Committee Stage Scruting of Dr. Michael Redmond, Director, Dr. Michael Redmond, Director, the Education (Admission to the Education (Admission to Research and Development, Joint Research and Development, Joint Schools) Bill 2020 Schools) Bill 2020 Managerial Body (JMB) Managerial Body (JMB) Meeting No.
and Date Topic Future Funding of Higher Education J62 08/02/22 J62 08/02/22 Pre-Committee Stage Scrutiny of Pre-Committee Stage Scrutiny of Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for the Education (Admission to the Education (Admission to Children Children Schools) Bill 2020 Schools) Bill 2020 J66 08/03/22 Future Funding of Higher Education J63 15/02/22 J63 15/02/22 Private Private J64 22/02/22 J64 22/02/22 Future Funding of Higher Future Funding of Higher Mr. Jim Miley, CEO, Irish Universities Mr. Jim Miley, CEO, Irish Universities Education Education Association (IUA) Association (IUA) J67 22/03/22 Private Mr. Paul Crone, Director, National Mr. Paul Crone, Director, National Association of Principals and Deputy Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) Principals (NAPD) Ms. Eileen O’Rourke, General Ms. Eileen O’Rourke, General Secretary, National Association of Secretary, National Association of Boards of Management in Special Boards of Management in Special Education (NABMSE) Education (NABMSE) Mr. Pat McKelvey, Director of Schools Mr. Pat McKelvey, Director of Schools (Cork ETB) Education and Training (Cork ETB) Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Boards Ireland (ETBI) Ms. Aine O’Sullivan.
Assistant General Ms. Aine O’Sullivan.
Assistant General Secretary, Association of Community Secretary, Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS)) and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS)) Ms. Áine Lynch, CEO, National Ms. Áine Lynch, CEO, National Parents Council (Primary) (NPCP) Parents Council (Primary) (NPCP) Ms Mai Fanning, President, National Ms Mai Fanning, President, National Parents Council (Post-Primary) Parents Council (Post-Primary) (NPCPP) (NPCPP) Dr. David Doyle, Associate Professor Dr. David Doyle, Associate Professor of Law, Maynooth University of Law, Maynooth University Ms. Suzanne Connolly, CEO, Ms. Suzanne Connolly, CEO, Barnardos Barnardos N/A N/A Dr. Joseph Ryan, CEO, Technological Dr. Joseph Ryan, CEO, Technological Higher Education Authority (THEA) Higher Education Authority (THEA) Professor Diarmaid O’Hegarty, Professor Diarmaid O’Hegarty, Chairman, Higher Education Colleges Chairman, Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Association (HECA) Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Dr. Anna Murphy, Senior Strategic Adviser, Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Mr. Tim Conlon, Head of Policy & Strategic Planning, Higher Education Authority (HEA) Mr. Andrew Brownlee, Chief Executive Officer, SOLAS Dr. Mary-Liz Trant, Interim Director, National Apprenticeship Office Mr. Martin Marjoram, President, Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) Ms. Clare Austick, President, Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Mr. Karl Byrne, Chairman, Congress Education Sector Group, Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Mr. Frank Jones, General Secretary, Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) Dr. Andrew P Allen, Chairman, Irish Research Staff Association Ms. Stella Griffin, Assistant General Secretary with responsibility for Higher Education, FÓRSA N/A J65 01/03/22 J65 01/03/22 Private Private N/A N/A Page 22 of 139 Page 22 of 139 Page 22 of 139 Page 23 of 139 Page 23 of 139 Page 23 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Meeting No.
and Date J67 22/03/22 Topic Future Funding of Higher Education J68 24/03/22 Motion ‘That Dáil and Seanad Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order (no.2) 2022’.
Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Ms. Marian Duggan, Vice President, Academic Affairs & Registrar/ VP Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS) Mr. Tim Horgan, Head of Faculty of Engineering & Science, Munster Technological University (MTU) Dr. Aedín Doris, Department of Economics, Maynooth University; Professor Mark Rogers, Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University College Dublin (UCD) Ms. Bríd Horan, Chair, DCU Governing Authority Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Mr. Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Page 24 of 139 Page 24 of 139 Page 24 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Organisations, Groups and Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Individuals who attended Ms. Marian Duggan, Vice President, Ms. Marian Duggan, Vice President, Academic Affairs & Registrar/ VP Academic Affairs & Registrar/ VP Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Technological University of the Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS) Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS) Mr. Tim Horgan, Head of Faculty of Mr. Tim Horgan, Head of Faculty of Engineering & Science, Munster Engineering & Science, Munster Technological University (MTU) Technological University (MTU) Dr. Aedín Doris, Department of Dr. Aedín Doris, Department of Economics, Maynooth University; Economics, Maynooth University; Professor Mark Rogers, Registrar and Professor Mark Rogers, Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Academic Affairs, University College Dublin (UCD) University College Dublin (UCD) Ms. Bríd Horan, Chair, DCU Governing Ms. Bríd Horan, Chair, DCU Governing Authority Authority Further and Higher Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Research, Innovation and Science Mr. Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State Mr. Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State for
 Skills and Further Education for Skills and Further Education J68 24/03/22 J68 24/03/22 Motion ‘That Dáil and Seanad Motion ‘That Dáil and Seanad Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Éireann approves the Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order (no.2) 2022’.


TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Meeting No.

Meeting No.

Topic Topic and Date and Date J67 22/03/22 J67 22/03/22 Future Funding of Higher Future Funding of Higher Education Education Meeting No.
and Date J69 29/03/22 Topic Future Funding of Higher Education Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Dr. Peter Brown, Director, Irish Research Council (IRC) Dr. Ciarán Seoighe, Deputy Director General, Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Dr. Arjumand Younus, Co-director, Women in Research Ireland; Mr Tony Donohoe, Policy Advisor, Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) Mr. Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive, Irish Small and Medium Enterprises (ISME) Ms. Margaret O’Rourke Doherty, Chair, Irish Small and Medium Enterprises (ISME) Professor Emer Smyth, Research Professor, Social Research Division and Growing Up in Ireland, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) Dr. Niall Kennedy, Founding Member, Irish Precarity Network N/A Mr. Michael Ryan, Head of Mental Health Engagement & Recovery, National MH, Health Service Executive (HSE) Dr. Joseph Duffy, CEO, Jigsaw; Dr. Joseph Morning, Content Editor for Mental Health, Spunout Mr. Mark Smyth, Past President, Irish Psychological Society Ms. Trish Murphy, Acting Director, Student Counselling Service, Student Learning Development, Trinity College Dublin representing the Irish Council for Psychotherapy J70 05/04/22 Private Future Funding of Higher Education Page 24 of 139 Page 24 of 139 Page 24 of 139 Page 25 of 139 Page 25 of 139 Page 25 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Meeting No.
and Date J71 26/04/22 Topic Leaving Certificate Reform J72 10/05/22 Private J73 17/05/22 Future Funding of Higher Education J74 24/05/22 Private Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Ms. Arlene Forster, CEO, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Mr. Barry Slattery, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Ms. Evelyn O'Connor, Acting Director, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Ms. Andrea Feeney, CEO, State Examinations Commission (SEC) Ms. Elaine Sheridan, Head of Examinations & Assessment Division, State Examinations Commission (SEC) Mr. Richard Dolan, Director of Operations, State Examinations Commission (SEC) N/A Ms. Josephine Feehily, Chair, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS) Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, Chair, Munster Technological University (MTU) Professor Patrick Prendergast, Chair, South East Technological University (SETU) N/A Page 26 of 139 Page 26 of 139 Page 26 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Meeting No.
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Topic Topic and Date and Date J71 26/04/22 J71 26/04/22 Leaving Certificate Reform Leaving Certificate Reform Ms. Arlene Forster, CEO, National Ms. Arlene Forster, CEO, National Meeting No.
and Date J74 24/05/22 Topic Session 1: Future Funding of Higher Education Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Mr. Michael Hourihan, Official Delegate, World Skills Ireland Mr. Ray English, Official Delegate, World Skills Ireland Ms. Natalia Leane, 2021 Cookery competitor, World Skills Ireland Mr. Mark Mc Sherry, 2021 Bricklaying competitor, World Skills Ireland Ms. Megan Yeates, 2019 Logistics competitor, World Skills Ireland Mr. Patrick Twomey, 2019 Metal Fabrication competitor, World Skills Ireland Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Session 2: Future Funding of Higher Education J75 01/06/22 Session 1: Review of Out of School Education Provision Report Education and Supports Provision for displaced Ukrainian students Ms. Josepha Madigan T.D., Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Session 2: Education and Supports Provision for displaced Ukrainian students Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science J76 14/06/22 Private N/A Organisations, Groups and Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Individuals who attended Council for Curriculum and Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Assessment (NCCA) Mr. Barry Slattery, Deputy Chief Mr. Barry Slattery, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, National Council for Executive Officer, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Ms. Evelyn O'Connor, Acting Director, Ms. Evelyn O'Connor, Acting Director, National Council for Curriculum and National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Assessment (NCCA) Ms. Andrea Feeney, CEO, State Ms. Andrea Feeney, CEO, State Examinations Commission (SEC) Examinations Commission (SEC) Ms. Elaine Sheridan, Head of Ms. Elaine Sheridan, Head of Examinations & Assessment Division, Examinations & Assessment Division, State Examinations Commission (SEC) State Examinations Commission (SEC) Mr.
 Richard Dolan, Director of Mr. Richard Dolan, Director of Operations, State Examinations Operations, State Examinations Commission (SEC) Commission (SEC) Ms. Josephine Feehily, Chair, Ms. Josephine Feehily, Chair, Technological University of the Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS) Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS) Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, Chair, Munster Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, Chair, Munster Technological University (MTU) Technological University (MTU) Professor Patrick Prendergast, Chair, Professor Patrick Prendergast, Chair, South East Technological University South East Technological University (SETU) (SETU) N/A N/A J72 10/05/22 J72 10/05/22 Private Private N/A N/A J73 17/05/22 J73 17/05/22 Future Funding of Higher Future Funding of Higher Education Education J74 24/05/22 J74 24/05/22 Private Private Page 26 of 139 Page 26 of 139 Page 26 of 139 Page 27 of 139 Page 27 of 139 Page 27 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Meeting No.
and Date J76 14/06/22 Topic Education and Supports Provision for displaced Ukrainian students Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Ms. Meg Ryan, Migrant Case Worker, Irish Red Cross Ms. Nuala Ward, Director of Investigations, Office of the Ombudsman for Children Ms. Clodagh Carroll, Assistant Director of Children’s Services, Barnardos Mr. Nick Henderson, CEO, Irish Refugee Council Ms. Kathleen Moran, Chairperson, Irish Library Association (ILA) School Libraries Group (SLG) Ms. Josepha Madigan T.D., Minister of State for Special Needs and Inclusion J77 21/06/22 Session 1: The need for revised criteria for Special Needs Assistant (SNA) qualification.
Private N/A Session 2: The need for revised criteria for Special Needs Assistant (SNA) qualification.
Mr. Andy Pike, National Secretary; Fórsa Ms. Noreen O’Mahony, Chair, Fórsa Education Executive and an SNA from a special school Mr. Shane Lambert, Assistant General Secretary (Schools) Fórsa Ms. Catriona Galster, an SNA working in a special class Ms. Niamh Jordan, an SNA working in a mainstream class Ms. Linda O’Sullivan, an SNA working in a special class N/A J78 28/06/22 Private Page 28 of 139 Page 28 of 139 Page 28 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Meeting No.
Meeting No.

Topic Topic and Date and Date Organisations, Groups and Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Individuals who attended J76 14/06/22 J76 14/06/22 Education and Supports Provision Education and Supports Provision Ms. Meg Ryan, Migrant Case Worker, Ms. Meg Ryan, Migrant Case Worker, for displaced Ukrainian students for displaced Ukrainian students Irish Red Cross Irish Red Cross Meeting No.
and Date J78 28/06/22 Topic Young Social Innovators Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Ms. Rachel Collier, CEO, Young Social Innovators (YSI) Mr. Barry Peak, Learning and Training Specialist, Young Social Innovators (YSI) Ms. Karen Murphy, Teacher, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Mr. Darragh Rawson, Student, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Ms. Annie Sheppard, Student, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow J79 05/07/22 Private N/A Session 1: Ireland Prison Education Strategy 2019 – 2022 Ms. Caron McCaffrey, Director General, Irish Prison Service (IPS) Mr. Fergal Black, Director of Care and Rehabilitation, Irish Prison Service (IPS) Mr. Stephen O Connor, Organiser, City of Dublin Educational and Training Board (CDETB) Educational Service to Prisons, Mountjoy Prison, Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Ms. Lorraine Higgins, Assistant Principal I, Cork Educational and Training Board (ETB) Education Service to Prisons, Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Ms. Claire O'Connell, Chairperson, Irish Prison Education Association (IPEA) Ms. Catherine Byrne, Steering Committee member, Irish Prison Education Association (IPEA) N/A J79 05/07/22 Session 2: Current and future provision of Prisoner Education J80 12/07/22 Private J81 20/09/22 Private N/A Page 29 of 139 Page 29 of 139 Page 29 of 139 J77 21/06/22 J77 21/06/22 Session 1: The need for revised Session 1: The need for revised Ms. Josepha Madigan T.D., Minister of Ms. Josepha Madigan T.D., Minister of criteria for Special Needs criteria for Special Needs Assistant (SNA) qualification.


State for Special Needs and Inclusion State for Special Needs and Inclusion Private Private criteria for Special Needs criteria for Special Needs Assistant (SNA) qualification.

Assistant (SNA) qualification.
N/A N/A Fórsa Fórsa Session 2: The need for revised Session 2: The need for revised Mr. Andy Pike, National Secretary; Mr. Andy Pike, National Secretary; Ms. Nuala Ward, Director of Ms. Nuala Ward, Director of Investigations, Office of the Investigations, Office of the Ombudsman for Children Ombudsman for Children Ms. Clodagh Carroll, Assistant Director Ms. Clodagh Carroll, Assistant Director of Children’s Services, Barnardos of Children’s Services, Barnardos Mr. Nick Henderson, CEO, Irish Mr. Nick Henderson, CEO, Irish Refugee Council Refugee Council Ms. Kathleen Moran, Chairperson, Irish Ms. Kathleen Moran, Chairperson, Irish Library Association (ILA) School Library Association (ILA) School Libraries Group (SLG) Libraries Group (SLG) Ms. Noreen O’Mahony, Chair, Fórsa Ms. Noreen O’Mahony, Chair, Fórsa Education Executive and an SNA from Education Executive and an SNA from a special school a special school Mr. Shane Lambert, Assistant General Mr. Shane Lambert, Assistant General Secretary (Schools) Fórsa Secretary (Schools) Fórsa Ms. Catriona Galster, an SNA working Ms. Catriona Galster, an SNA working in a special class in a special class Ms. Niamh Jordan, an SNA working in Ms. Niamh Jordan, an SNA working in a mainstream class a mainstream class Ms. Linda O’Sullivan, an SNA working Ms. Linda O’Sullivan, an SNA working in a special class in a special class N/A N/A J78 28/06/22 J78 28/06/22 Private Private Page 28 of 139 Page 28 of 139 Page 28 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Meeting No.
and Date J82 21/09/22 Topic Discussion on School Transport Issues J83.
12.10.22 Discussion on: Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Cork Life Centre and the Review of Out-of-School Education Provision Report Progress made in implementing the recommendations contained in the Joint Committee Reports entitled School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health and Leaving Certificate Reform: the Need for a new Senior Cycle Teaching Provision to include Teacher Shortages, Teaching Council Registration, Teacher Diversity and Primary Teachers Fluency in Irish Proposals to expand Physical and Digital Library Services in Schools J84.
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Meeting No.

Topic Topic and Date and Date Issues Issues J82 21/09/22 J82 21/09/22 Discussion on School Transport Discussion on School Transport Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for J83.

12.10.22 Discussion on: J83.


12.10.22 Discussion on: Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Education Education Education Organisations, Groups and Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Individuals who attended Meeting No.
and Date Topic Roundtable discussion on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education Cork Life Centre and the Review Cork Life Centre and the Review of Out-of-School Education of Out-of-School Education Provision Report Provision Report Progress made in implementing Progress made in implementing the recommendations contained the recommendations contained in the Joint Committee Reports in the Joint Committee Reports entitled School Bullying and the entitled School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health and Impact on Mental Health and Leaving Certificate Reform: the Leaving Certificate Reform: the Need for a new Senior Cycle Need for a new Senior Cycle Teaching Provision to include Teaching Provision to include Teacher Shortages, Teaching Teacher Shortages, Teaching Council Registration, Teacher Council Registration, Teacher Diversity and Primary Teachers Diversity and Primary Teachers Fluency in Irish Fluency in Irish Proposals to expand Physical and Proposals to expand Physical and Digital Library Services in Schools Digital Library Services in Schools J84.
18.10.22 Private J84.
18.10.22 Private N/A N/A Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Mr. Enda McGorman, Principal, Mary Mother of Hope National School, Dublin 15, Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN) Mr. Paul Crone, Director, National Association of Principals and Deputies (NAPD) Mr Craig Petrie, Executive Member and Principal of East Glendalough School, Association of Community & Comprehensive Schools (ACCS) Mr. John Curtis, General Secretary, Joint Managerial Board (JMB) Ms. Eileen O’Rourke, General Secretary, National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education (NABMSE) Mr. Mark McDonald, Director of Schools, City of Dublin Educational and Training Board (CDETB), Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Page 30 of 139 Page 30 of 139 Page 30 of 139 Page 31 of 139 Page 31 of 139 Page 31 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Meeting No.
and Date J85.

19.10.22 Discussion on: Topic Key Recommendations contained in the Joint Committee Report entitled The Future Funding of Higher Education.

Student Accommodation PHD Candidates Renumeration North South Cross Border Enrolment and the key Recommendations contained in the Joint Committee Report entitled North South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education Withdrawal of CORU Accreditation for the Applied Social Care Course at Dublin Business School J86.
25.10.22 Private N/A Roundtable discussion on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education Ms Máirín Ni Chéileachair, Director of Education, Research and Learning, Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) Ms Sarah Behan, Vice President for Welfare, Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Mr. Frank Jones, General Secretary, Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) Mr. David Duffy, Education Research Officer, Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) Ms. Anjelica Foley, Welfare Officer, Irish Second Level Students Union (ISSU) Mr Gary Honer, Industrial Relations Officer, FÓRSA Ms. Moira Leydon, Assistant General Secretary, Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) Page 32 of 139 Page 32 of 139 Page 32 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Meeting No.
Meeting No.

Topic Topic and Date and Date J85.

19.10.22 Discussion on: J85.

19.10.22 Discussion on: Organisations, Groups and Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Individuals who attended Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Further and Higher Education, Key Recommendations contained Key Recommendations contained Research, Innovation and Science Research, Innovation and Science Meeting No.

and Date J87.
08.11.22 Private Topic Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended N/A Session 1: Roundtable discussion on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education Prof. Paul Downes, Professor of Psychology of Education and Director, Educational Disadvantage Centre, Dublin City University (DCU) Session 2: Roundtable discussion on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education Dr Siobhán O’Reilly, Post Doctoral Researcher, DCU Anti Bullying Centre Ms Sarah Stockham, Clinical Lead, Dorset Mental Health Support Team, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust Professor Barbara Dooley, Deputy President and Acting Registrar, UCD, and currently Chair of the Irish Universities Association (IUA) Registrars, IUA Ms. Treasa Fox, Head of Student Counselling Service, Athlone Campus, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS), Technological Higher Education Authority (THEA) Ms. Patricia O’Sullivan, Executive Director, the Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA).
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Higher Education.
Student Accommodation Student Accommodation PHD Candidates Renumeration PHD Candidates Renumeration North South Cross Border North South Cross Border Enrolment and the key Enrolment and the key Recommendations contained in Recommendations contained in the Joint Committee Report the Joint Committee Report entitled North South Student entitled North South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education Enrolment in Tertiary Education Withdrawal of CORU Withdrawal of CORU Accreditation for the Applied Accreditation for the Applied Social Care Course at Dublin Social Care Course at Dublin Business School Business School J86.
25.10.22 Private J86.
25.10.22 Private N/A N/A Roundtable discussion on Mental Roundtable discussion on Mental Ms Máirín Ni Chéileachair, Director of Ms Máirín Ni Chéileachair, Director of Health Supports in Schools and Health Supports in Schools and Education, Research and Learning, Education, Research and Learning, Tertiary Education Tertiary Education Irish National Teachers Organisation Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) (INTO) (USI) (USI) (IFUT) (IFUT) (TUI) (TUI) (ISSU) (ISSU) Ms Sarah Behan, Vice President for Ms Sarah Behan, Vice President for Welfare, Union of Students in Ireland Welfare, Union of Students in Ireland Mr. Frank Jones, General Secretary, Mr. Frank Jones, General Secretary, Irish Federation of University Teachers Irish Federation of University Teachers Mr. David Duffy, Education Research Mr. David Duffy, Education Research Officer, Teachers Union of Ireland Officer, Teachers Union of Ireland Ms. Anjelica Foley, Welfare Officer, Ms. Anjelica Foley, Welfare Officer, Irish Second Level Students Union Irish Second Level Students Union Mr Gary Honer, Industrial Relations Mr Gary Honer, Industrial Relations Officer, FÓRSA Officer, FÓRSA Ms. Moira Leydon, Assistant General Ms. Moira Leydon, Assistant General Secretary, Association of Secondary Secretary, Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) Page 32 of 139 Page 32 of 139 Page 32 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Meeting No.
and Date J88.

15.11.22 Roundtable discussion on Mental Topic Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education J89.
22.11.22 Private Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Mr Derek Chambers, General Manager (Policy Implementation), National Mental Health Operations, HSE National Mental Health Services Ms Maureen Murray, Youth Mental Health Promotion Manager, Jigsaw Mr. Ian Power, CEO, Spunout Mr Mark Smyth, Past President (2020) and current Council member, The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) Ms. Lisa Molloy, CEO, Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) Ms Mary Logue, Vice Chair & Board Director, Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) Ms Fiona Jennings, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Irish Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC).
N/A Roundtable discussion on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children Ms Suzanne Connolly, CEO, Barnardos Ms. Kathleen Moran, Chairperson, School Libraries Group (SLG) of the Irish Library Association (ILA) School Libraries Group (SLG) Mr. Michael Kelly, CEO and Founder, GIY/Grow at School Mr Colm Ó Cuanacháin, Education Director, Fighting Words.

N/A J90.
N/A J90.

29.11.22 Private Page 34 of 139 Page 34 of 139 Page 34 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Meeting No.

Meeting No.

Topic Topic and Date and Date Organisations, Groups and Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Individuals who attended J88.

15.11.22 Roundtable discussion on Mental J88.


15.11.22 Roundtable discussion on Mental Mr Derek Chambers, General Manager Mr Derek Chambers, General Manager Health Supports in Schools and Health Supports in Schools and (Policy Implementation), National (Policy Implementation), National Tertiary Education Tertiary Education Meeting No.
and Date Topic Session 1: Roundtable discussion on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education Session 2: Roundtable discussion on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education J89.

22.11.22 Private J89.

22.11.22 Private N/A N/A Roundtable discussion on Mental Roundtable discussion on Mental Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Health Supports in Schools and Health Supports in Schools and Children Children Tertiary Education Tertiary Education J92.
13.12.22 Private Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Ms Áine Lynch, CEO, National Parents Council (Primary) (NPCP) Mr Paul Rolston, Communications Director, National Parents Council (Post-Primary) (NPCPP) Mr Paul Gilligan, CEO, St Patrick’s Mental Health Services Ms. Hilary McAlea, Principal, Corpus Christi Primary School, Moyross, Limerick Ms. Annie Sheppard, Student, Coláiste Bhríde, Co Wicklow Mr. Darragh Rawson, Student, Coláiste Bhríde, Co Wicklow Ms. Molly Hynes, Coláiste Bhríde, Co Wicklow Mr. Ryan Sharpe, Past-Student, Cork Life Centre (CLC) Ms. Tami O' Leary, Student, Cork Life Centre (CLC) Mr. Hugh Ahern, Student, Patrician Academy, County Cork N/A Mental Health Operations, HSE Mental Health Operations, HSE National Mental Health Services National Mental Health Services Ms Maureen Murray, Youth Mental Ms Maureen Murray, Youth Mental Health Promotion Manager, Jigsaw Health Promotion Manager, Jigsaw Mr. Ian Power, CEO, Spunout Mr. Ian Power, CEO, Spunout Mr Mark Smyth, Past President (2020) Mr Mark Smyth, Past President (2020) and current Council member, The and current Council member, The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) Ms. Lisa Molloy, CEO, Irish Ms. Lisa Molloy, CEO, Irish Association for Counselling and Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) Psychotherapy (IACP) Ms Mary Logue, Vice Chair & Board Ms Mary Logue, Vice Chair & Board Director, Irish Council for Director, Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) Psychotherapy (ICP) Ms Fiona Jennings, Senior Policy and Ms Fiona Jennings, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Irish Public Affairs Manager, Irish Association for the Prevention of Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC).
Ms Suzanne Connolly, CEO, Ms Suzanne Connolly, CEO, Barnardos Barnardos Ms. Kathleen Moran, Chairperson, Ms. Kathleen Moran, Chairperson, School Libraries Group (SLG) of the School Libraries Group (SLG) of the Irish Library Association (ILA) School Irish Library Association (ILA) School Libraries Group (SLG) Libraries Group (SLG) Mr. Michael Kelly, CEO and Founder, Mr. Michael Kelly, CEO and Founder, GIY/Grow at School GIY/Grow at School Mr Colm Ó Cuanacháin, Education Mr Colm Ó Cuanacháin, Education Director, Fighting Words.


J90.

29.11.22 Private J90.

29.11.22 Private N/A N/A Page 34 of 139 Page 34 of 139 Page 34 of 139 Page 35 of 139 Page 35 of 139 Page 35 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 APPENDIX 4: Minutes of Proceedings of the Joint Commitee JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF 18 JANUARY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11 a.m. virtually through Microsoft Teams, a quorum being present.

ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan.
Senators: Aisling Dolan, Fiona O’Loughlin and Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Deputy Jim O’Callaghan Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ADJOURNMENT The Committee adjourned at 11.17 am until 11.00 am, on Tuesday, 25 January, in Public Session.
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AND SCIENCE.
AND SCIENCE.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF 18 JANUARY 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 18 JANUARY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11 a.m. virtually through Microsoft Teams, a The Joint Committee met in private session at 11 a.m. virtually through Microsoft Teams, a quorum being present.

quorum being present.


ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan.
Senators: Aisling Dolan, Fiona O’Loughlin and Pauline O’Reilly Senators: Aisling Dolan, Fiona O’Loughlin and Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Deputy Jim O’Callaghan Apologies were received from Deputy Jim O’Callaghan Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 25 January 2022 Private Session Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Session.
Session.

The Committee adjourned at 11.17 am until 11.00 am, on Tuesday, 25 January, in Public The Committee adjourned at 11.17 am until 11.00 am, on Tuesday, 25 January, in Public Page 36 of 139 Page 36 of 139 Page 36 of 139 Page 37 of 139 Page 37 of 139 Page 37 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF 25 JANUARY 2022 The Joint Committee met in public session at 11.06 p.m.in CR2, a quorum being present.

ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc O Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Senators: Aisling Dolan.

Eileen Flynn and Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received Deputy Alan Farrell and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin who was substituted for by Senator Malcolm Byrne.
Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS ON 7 AND 14 DECEMBER 2021 AND 18 JANUARY 2022 The Minutes of the meetings held on 7 and 14 December 2021 and 18 January 2022 were agreed.

MEETING WITH MR. NIALL COLLINS, TD, MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILLS AND FURTHER EDUCATION.

The Chairman welcomed the Minister of State and his Officials.
He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to consider a Dáil and Seanad Motion: ‘That Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022’ Minister of State Collins made an opening statement.
The Chair then stated, that ‘in accordance with Dáil Standing Order 87 and Seanad Standing Order 75, the following message would be sent to the Clerks of the Dáil and Seanad: The Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Dáil and Seanad Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022’.
The Cathaoirleach suspended the meeting at 11.24 am and it resumed at 11.48 in Public Session.

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AND SCIENCE.
AND SCIENCE.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF 25 JANUARY 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 25 JANUARY 2022 The Joint Committee met in public session at 11.06 p.m.in CR2, a quorum being present.

The Joint Committee met in public session at 11.06 p.m.in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc O Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc O Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Senators: Aisling Dolan.

Eileen Flynn and Pauline O’Reilly Senators: Aisling Dolan.
Eileen Flynn and Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received Deputy Alan Farrell and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin who was Apologies were received Deputy Alan Farrell and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin who was substituted for by Senator Malcolm Byrne.

substituted for by Senator Malcolm Byrne.
MEETING WITH DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE (NEPS) OFFICIALS REGARDING LEAVING CERTIFICATE REFORM (RESUMED) The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Mr. Dalton Tattan, Assistant Secretary; Department of Education Ms. Anne Tansey, National Director of the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Ms. Orlaith O’Connor, Assistant Chief Inspector of Schools Mr. Eamonn Moran, Principal Officer; Curriculum and Assessment Policy Area Ms. Evelyn O’Connor, Principal Officer, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Area Mr. Neville Kenny, Principal Officer, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Area This was followed by a question and answer session with Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the Officials for the comprehensive briefing and noted that it was very beneficial to the Committee.

Public Session Public Session agreed.

agreed.


MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS ON 7 AND 14 DECEMBER 2021 AND 18 JANUARY 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS ON 7 AND 14 DECEMBER 2021 AND 18 JANUARY 2022 ADJOURNMENT The Minutes of the meetings held on 7 and 14 December 2021 and 18 January 2022 were The Minutes of the meetings held on 7 and 14 December 2021 and 18 January 2022 were The Committee adjourned at 1.17pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 1 February 2022 in private and then Public session on MS Teams.
MEETING WITH MR. NIALL COLLINS, TD, MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILLS AND FURTHER MEETING WITH MR. NIALL COLLINS, TD, MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILLS AND FURTHER EDUCATION.

The Chairman welcomed the Minister of State and his Officials.

EDUCATION.

The Chairman welcomed the Minister of State and his Officials.
He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to consider a Dáil and Seanad Motion: He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to consider a Dáil and Seanad Motion: ‘That Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act 2018 ‘That Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022’ (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022’ Minister of State Collins made an opening statement.
The Chair then stated, that ‘in accordance with Dáil Standing Order 87 and Seanad Standing The Chair then stated, that ‘in accordance with Dáil Standing Order 87 and Seanad Standing Order 75, the following message would be sent to the Clerks of the Dáil and Seanad: Order 75, the following message would be sent to the Clerks of the Dáil and Seanad: The Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and The Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has completed its consideration of the following motion: Science has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Dáil and Seanad Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) That Dáil and Seanad Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022’.


The Cathaoirleach suspended the meeting at 11.24 am and it resumed at 11.48 in Public The Cathaoirleach suspended the meeting at 11.24 am and it resumed at 11.48 in Public Session.

Session.
Session.

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF 1 FEBRUARY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.13 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn, Rónán Mullen, Fiona O’Loughlin and Pauline O Reilly.

Apologies were received from Deputy Alan Farrell.


Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee suspended from 11.13 am until 11.15 am to let the witnesses take their seats.

Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 25 JANUARY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 25 January 2022 was agreed.
MEETING WITH SCHOOL MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE BODIES REGARDING SCRUTINY OF THE EDUCATION (ADMISSIONS TO SCHOOL) BILL, 2020 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Dr Michael Redmond, Director, Research and Development, Joint Managerial Board (JMB).

Ms Áine O’Sullivan, Assistant General Secretary, Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS).

Mr. Pat McKelvey, Director of Schools (Cork ETB), Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI).
Ms Eileen O’Rourke, General Secretary, National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education (NABMSE).
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AND SCIENCE.

AND SCIENCE.


MINUTES OF MEETING OF 1 FEBRUARY 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 1 FEBRUARY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.13 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.

The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.13 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan.
Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn, Rónán Mullen, Fiona O’Loughlin and Pauline O Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn, Rónán Mullen, Fiona O’Loughlin and Pauline O Reilly.

Reilly.

Apologies were received from Deputy Alan Farrell.

Apologies were received from Deputy Alan Farrell.


Private Session Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION seats.

seats.
seats.

Public Session Public Session The Committee suspended from 11.13 am until 11.15 am to let the witnesses take their The Committee suspended from 11.13 am until 11.15 am to let the witnesses take their MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 25 JANUARY 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 25 JANUARY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 25 January 2022 was agreed.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 25 January 2022 was agreed.
MEETING WITH SCHOOL MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE BODIES REGARDING SCRUTINY OF THE MEETING WITH SCHOOL MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE BODIES REGARDING SCRUTINY OF THE EDUCATION (ADMISSIONS TO SCHOOL) BILL, 2020 EDUCATION (ADMISSIONS TO SCHOOL) BILL, 2020 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Dr Michael Redmond, Director, Research and Development, Joint Managerial Board Dr Michael Redmond, Director, Research and Development, Joint Managerial Board Ms Áine O’Sullivan, Assistant General Secretary, Association of Community and Ms Áine O’Sullivan, Assistant General Secretary, Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools (ACCS).


Mr. Pat McKelvey, Director of Schools (Cork ETB), Education and Training Boards Ireland Mr. Pat McKelvey, Director of Schools (Cork ETB), Education and Training Boards Ireland (JMB).

(JMB).

(ETBI).

(ETBI).

Ms Eileen O’Rourke, General Secretary, National Association of Boards of Ms Eileen O’Rourke, General Secretary, National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education (NABMSE).

Management in Special Education (NABMSE).


Page 40 of 139 Page 40 of 139 Page 40 of 139 This was followed by a question and answer session with Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.32pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 8 February 2022 in Public Session Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 8 February 2022 Page 41 of 139 Page 41 of 139 Page 41 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 8 FEBRUARY 2022 The Joint Committee met in public session at 11.12 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Senators: Rónán Mullen and Fiona O’Loughlin Apologies were received from Senator Eileen Flynn.

Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 1 FEBRUARY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 1 February 2022 was agreed.
MEETING WITH PARENT GROUPS AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANISATIONS REGARDING DETAILED SCRUTINY OF THE EDUCATION (ADMISSIONS TO SCHOOL) BILL, 2020 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children.

Ms Áine Lynch, CEO, National Parents Council (Primary) (NPCP).

Mai Fanning, President, National Parents Council (Post-Primary) (NPCPP).

Dr David Doyle, Associate Professor in Law, Maynooth University Ms. Suzanne Connolly, CEO, Barnardos.
Dr David Doyle, Associate Professor of Law, Maynooth University.

The Cathaoirleach noted that the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) had been invited to attend but declined the invitation due to other commitments.

It did make a written submission which will be considered as part of the Committee’s detailed scrutiny of the Bill.

This was followed by a question and answer session with Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
Page 42 of 139 Page 42 of 139 Page 42 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION ANY OTHER BUSINESS AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 8 FEBRUARY 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 8 FEBRUARY 2022 The Committee adjourned at 12.19pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 15 February 2022 in Private and then Public Session The Joint Committee met in public session at 11.12 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.


ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Donnchadh Ó Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.


Senators: Rónán Mullen and Fiona O’Loughlin Senators: Rónán Mullen and Fiona O’Loughlin Apologies were received from Senator Eileen Flynn.

Apologies were received from Senator Eileen Flynn.

Public Session Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 1 FEBRUARY 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 1 FEBRUARY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 1 February 2022 was agreed.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 1 February 2022 was agreed.
MEETING WITH PARENT GROUPS AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANISATIONS REGARDING DETAILED MEETING WITH PARENT GROUPS AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANISATIONS REGARDING DETAILED SCRUTINY OF THE EDUCATION (ADMISSIONS TO SCHOOL) BILL, 2020 SCRUTINY OF THE EDUCATION (ADMISSIONS TO SCHOOL) BILL, 2020 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children.

Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children.

Ms Áine Lynch, CEO, National Parents Council (Primary) (NPCP).


Mai Fanning, President, National Parents Council (Post-Primary) (NPCPP).

Mai Fanning, President, National Parents Council (Post-Primary) (NPCPP).

Dr David Doyle, Associate Professor in Law, Maynooth University Dr David Doyle, Associate Professor in Law, Maynooth University Ms. Suzanne Connolly, CEO, Barnardos.

Ms. Suzanne Connolly, CEO, Barnardos.

Dr David Doyle, Associate Professor of Law, Maynooth University.


The Cathaoirleach noted that the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) had The Cathaoirleach noted that the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) had been invited to attend but declined the invitation due to other commitments.

It did make a been invited to attend but declined the invitation due to other commitments.
It did make a written submission which will be considered as part of the Committee’s detailed scrutiny of written submission which will be considered as part of the Committee’s detailed scrutiny of the Bill.

the Bill.

This was followed by a question and answer session with Members.

This was followed by a question and answer session with Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

beneficial to the Committee.


Page 42 of 139 Page 42 of 139 Page 42 of 139 Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 15 February 2022 Page 43 of 139 Page 43 of 139 Page 43 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF 15 FEBRUARY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.12 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Rose Conway Walsh and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Senators: Aisling Dolan, Fiona O’Loughlin and Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Deputy Alan Farrell.
Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ADJOURNMENT The Committee adjourned at 11.22 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 22 February 2022 in Public Session Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 22 February 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE.
Page 44 of 139 Page 44 of 139 Page 44 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION MINUTES OF MEETING OF 22 FEBRUARY 2021 AND SCIENCE.

AND SCIENCE.
AND SCIENCE.

The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.06 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF 15 FEBRUARY 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 15 FEBRUARY 2022 ATTENDANCE The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.12 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.

The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.12 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.
The following Members were present: ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Rose Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Rose Conway Walsh and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Conway Walsh and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Senators: Aisling Dolan, Fiona O’Loughlin and Pauline O’Reilly Senators: Aisling Dolan, Fiona O’Loughlin and Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Deputy Alan Farrell.

Apologies were received from Deputy Alan Farrell.
The Committee adjourned at 11.22 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 22 February 2022 in The Committee adjourned at 11.22 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 22 February 2022 in Private Session Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Public Session Public Session Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 22 February 2022 22 February 2022 Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O’Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator O’Loughlin.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 15 FEBRUARY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 15 February 2022 was agreed.

MEETING WITH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (HEI) REPRESENTATIVE ORGANISATIONS REGARDING THE FUTURE FUNDING OF HIGHER EDUCATION The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Mr Jim Miley, CEO, Irish Universities Association (IUA.).
Dr Joseph Ryan, CEO, Technological Higher Education Authority (THEA).

Professor Diarmuid Hegarty, Chairman, Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA).

This was followed by a question and answer session with Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.36 p.m. until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 in Private and then Public Session JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE.

AND SCIENCE.
Page 44 of 139 Page 44 of 139 Page 44 of 139 Page 45 of 139 Page 45 of 139 Page 45 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 01 March 2022 Page 46 of 139 Page 46 of 139 Page 46 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach 01 March 2022 01 March 2022 Page 46 of 139 Page 46 of 139 Page 46 of 139 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 1 MARCH 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.09 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn, Rónán Mullen and Fiona O’Loughlin.

Apologies were received from Deputies Alan Farrell and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee suspended from 11.12 am until 11.14 am to let the witnesses take their seats.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 22 FEBRUARY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 22 February 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH STATUTORY BODIES REGARDING THE FUTURE FUNDING OF HIGHER EDUCATION The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Dr Anna Murphy, Senior Strategic Adviser, Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Mr Tim Conlon, Head of Policy & Strategic Planning, Higher Education Authority (HEA).

Mr Andrew Brownlee, Chief Executive Officer, SOLAS.

Dr Mary-Liz Trant, Interim Director, National Apprenticeship Office.

This was followed by a question and answer session with Members.
Page 47 of 139 Page 47 of 139 Page 47 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
ADJOURNMENT The Committee adjourned at 13.23pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 in Public Session Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 8 March 2022 Page 48 of 139 Page 48 of 139 Page 48 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION The Committee adjourned at 13.23pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 in Public The Committee adjourned at 13.23pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 in Public The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.04 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.
AND SCIENCE.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF 8 MARCH 2022 ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Senators: Senators Eileen Flynn, Rónán Mullen and Fiona O’Loughlin (Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for her) Apologies were received from Deputies Alan Farrell and Marc Ó Cathasaigh and Senators Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn, Rónán Mullen and Fiona O’Loughlin.
Senator Lynn Boylan attended the meeting.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 1ST MARCH 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 1st March 2022 were agreed.

MEETING WITH RELEVANT UNIONS The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Mr. Martin Marjoram, President, Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI).

Ms. Clare Austick, President, Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Mr. Karl Byrne, Chair, Congress Education Sector Group, Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU).
Mr. Frank Jones, General Secretary, Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT).

Dr Andrew Allen, Chair, Irish Research Staff Association Ms. Stella Griffin, Assistant General Secretary with responsibility for Higher Education, Fórsa.

The Cathaoirleach explained that Mr. Byrne would make an Opening Statement on behalf of Congress Education Sector Group, Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), SIPTU and Fórsa.

Page 49 of 139 Page 49 of 139 Page 49 of 139 beneficial to the Committee.


ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Session Session Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 8 March 2022 8 March 2022 Page 48 of 139 Page 48 of 139 Page 48 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 The witnesses (except Ms Griffin) made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 12.41 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 22 March 2022 in Private and then Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 22 March 2022 Page 50 of 139 Page 50 of 139 Page 50 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The witnesses (except Ms Griffin) made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher The witnesses (except Ms Griffin) made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.


The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Committee adjourned at 12.41 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 22 March 2022 in Private The Committee adjourned at 12.41 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 22 March 2022 in Private Education.

Education.

beneficial to the Committee.

beneficial to the Committee.


ANY OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS and then Public Session.

and then Public Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 22 March 2022 22 March 2022 Page 50 of 139 Page 50 of 139 Page 50 of 139 AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 22 MARCH 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.09am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh Senators: Apologies were received from Deputies Alan Farrell, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Senator Eileen Flynn and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.
PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee suspended from 11.27 a.m until 11.30 a.m to let the witnesses take their seats.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 8TH MARCH 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 8th March 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH RELEVANT ACADEMICS The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms Marian Duggan, Vice President, Academic Affairs & Registrar/ VP Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS).

Page 51 of 139 Page 51 of 139 Page 51 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Mr. Tim Horgan, Head of Faculty of Engineering & Science, Munster Technological University (MTU).
Dr. Aedín Doris, Department of Economics, Maynooth University; Professor Mark Rogers, Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University College Dublin (UCD).

Professor Mark Rogers, Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University College Dublin (UCD).

Ms Bríd Horan, Chair, Dublin City University (DCU) Governing Authority The witnesses made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.28 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 in Public Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 29 March 2022 Page 52 of 139 Page 52 of 139 Page 52 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 beneficial to the Committee.

beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS Session.

Session.
Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 29 March 2022 29 March 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Mr. Tim Horgan, Head of Faculty of Engineering & Science, Munster Technological Mr. Tim Horgan, Head of Faculty of Engineering & Science, Munster Technological JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION University (MTU).

University (MTU).
University (MTU).

Dr. Aedín Doris, Department of Economics, Maynooth University; Professor Mark Rogers, Dr. Aedín Doris, Department of Economics, Maynooth University; Professor Mark Rogers, Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University College Dublin (UCD).

Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University College Dublin (UCD).
Professor Mark Rogers, Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University Professor Mark Rogers, Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University College Dublin (UCD).

College Dublin (UCD).

Ms Bríd Horan, Chair, Dublin City University (DCU) Governing Authority Ms Bríd Horan, Chair, Dublin City University (DCU) Governing Authority The witnesses made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher Education.


This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 24 MARCH 2022 The Joint Committee met in public session at 9.35 a.m.in CR2, a quorum being present.

ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Marc O Cathasaigh, Pádraig O’Sullivan and Donnchadh O Laoghaire.
Senators: Eileen Flynn and Fiona O’Loughlin.

The Committee adjourned at 13.28 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 in Public The Committee adjourned at 13.28 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 in Public PUBLIC SESSION MEETING WITH MR. SIMON HARRIS TD, MINISTER FOR FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE AND MR. NIALL COLLINS, TD, MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILLS AND FURTHER EDUCATION.

The Cathaoirleach welcomed the Minister, the Minister of State and their Officials.
He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to consider a Dáil and Seanad Motion: ‘That Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022’ Minister Harris made an opening statement.
The Cathaoirleach then stated, that ‘in accordance with Dáil Standing Order 87 and Seanad Standing Order 75, the following message would be sent to the Clerks of the Dáil and Seanad: The Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Dáil and Seanad Éireann approves the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022’.
The Cathaoirleach adjourned the meeting at 10.06 am Page 52 of 139 Page 52 of 139 Page 52 of 139 Page 53 of 139 Page 53 of 139 Page 53 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 29 March 2022 Page 54 of 139 Page 54 of 139 Page 54 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach 29 March 2022 29 March 2022 Page 54 of 139 Page 54 of 139 Page 54 of 139 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 29 MARCH 2022 The Joint Committee met in Public session at 11.05 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Senators: Eileen Flynn, Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Deputies Alan Farrell, and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 22ND MARCH 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 22nd March 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH OTHER RELEVANT ORGANISATIONS The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Dr Peter Brown, Director, Irish Research Council (IRC) (virtual attendance).

Dr. Ciarán Seoighe, Deputy Director General, Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).

Dr Arjumand Younus, Co-director, Women in Research Ireland.

Mr Tony Donohoe, Policy Advisor, Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC).
Mr. Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive, Irish Small and Medium Enterprises (ISME) (Ms. O’Rourke replaced Mr. McDonnell during meeting as he had to leave early).

Professor Emer Smyth, Research Professor, Social Research Division and Growing Up in Ireland, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) Dr. Niall Kennedy, Founding Member, Irish Precarity Network.

The witnesses made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
Page 55 of 139 Page 55 of 139 Page 55 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.26pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 5 April 2022 in Private and then Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 5 April 2022 Page 56 of 139 Page 56 of 139 Page 56 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

beneficial to the Committee.


ANY OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS and then Public Session.

and then Public Session.
The Committee adjourned at 13.26pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 5 April 2022 in Private The Committee adjourned at 13.26pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 5 April 2022 in Private Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach 5 April 2022 5 April 2022 Page 56 of 139 Page 56 of 139 Page 56 of 139 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 5 APRIL 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.03 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Senators: Fiona O’Loughlin (in the Chair), Rónán Mullen, Aisling Dolan, Pauline O’Reilly.

Apologies were received from Senator Eileen Flynn.

Senator Malcom Byrne attended the meeting.


PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee suspended from 11.19 am until 11.23am to let the witnesses take their seats.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 29 MARCH 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 29 March 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH OTHER RELEVANT ORGANISATIONS The Leas Cathaoirleach welcomed: Mr. Michael Ryan, Head of Mental Health Engagement & Recovery, Health Service Executive (HSE) Mental Health Services.

Dr Joseph Duffy, CEO, Jigsaw.

Page 57 of 139 Page 57 of 139 Page 57 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Dr Joseph Morning Content Editor for Mental Health, Spunout.

Mr Mark Smyth, Past President Irish Psychological Society.
Ms Trish Murphy, Acting Director, Student Counselling Service, Student Learning Development, Trinity College Dublin, representing Irish Council for Psychotherapy.

The Leas Cathaoirleach noted that Mental Health Ireland sent their apologies as a representative could not attend the meeting.

The organisation had made a comprehensive written submission.

The witnesses made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Leas Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.22pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 26 April 2022 in Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 26 April 2022 Page 58 of 139 Page 58 of 139 Page 58 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Dr Joseph Morning Content Editor for Mental Health, Spunout.

Dr Joseph Morning Content Editor for Mental Health, Spunout.

Mr Mark Smyth, Past President Irish Psychological Society.

Mr Mark Smyth, Past President Irish Psychological Society.
Ms Trish Murphy, Acting Director, Student Counselling Service, Student Learning Ms Trish Murphy, Acting Director, Student Counselling Service, Student Learning Development, Trinity College Dublin, representing Irish Council for Psychotherapy.

Development, Trinity College Dublin, representing Irish Council for Psychotherapy.
The Leas Cathaoirleach noted that Mental Health Ireland sent their apologies as a The Leas Cathaoirleach noted that Mental Health Ireland sent their apologies as a representative could not attend the meeting.

The organisation had made a comprehensive representative could not attend the meeting.

The organisation had made a comprehensive written submission.

written submission.

The witnesses made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher Education.


This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Leas Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Leas Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 26 APRIL 2022 The Joint Committee met in Public session at 11.07 a.m. in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Marc Ó Cáthasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Carol Nolan.

The Committee adjourned at 13.22pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 26 April 2022 in Public The Committee adjourned at 13.22pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 26 April 2022 in Public Senators: Eileen Flynn, Pauline O’Reilly and Aisling Dolan Apologies were received from Deputies Alan Farrell, and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.
PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 26TH APRIL 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 26th April 2022 were agreed.

MEETING WITH NCCA AND SEC.

The Cathaoirleach welcomed Ms. Arlene Forster, CEO, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA).

Mr Barry Slattery, Deputy Chief Executive Officer NCCA.

Ms Evelyn O'Connor, Acting Director, NCCA.

Ms. Andrea Feeney, CEO, State Examinations Commission SEC.

Ms Elaine Sheridan, Head of Examinations & Assessment Division, SEC.
Mr Richard Dolan, Director of Operations, SEC.

The witnesses made Opening Statements on Leaving Certificate Reform.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

Page 59 of 139 Page 59 of 139 Page 59 of 139 beneficial to the Committee.

beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS Session.

Session.
Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach 26 April 2022 26 April 2022 Page 58 of 139 Page 58 of 139 Page 58 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.32 pm until 11.00am on Tuesday, 10 May 2022 in Private Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 10 May 2022 Page 60 of 139 Page 60 of 139 Page 60 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The Committee adjourned at 13.32 pm until 11.00am on Tuesday, 10 May 2022 in Private The Committee adjourned at 13.32 pm until 11.00am on Tuesday, 10 May 2022 in Private The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.07 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 10 MAY 2022 ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Jim O’Callaghan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Marc Ó Cathasaigh Senators: Aisling Dolan PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ADJOURNMENT The Committee adjourned at 11.20am until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 in Public Session.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS Session.

Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach 10 May 2022 10 May 2022 Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 17 May 2022 Page 61 of 139 Page 61 of 139 Page 61 of 139 Page 60 of 139 Page 60 of 139 Page 60 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 17 MAY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.04 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Senator Pauline O’Reilly.

Apologies were received from Deputies Alan Farrell, and Senators Eileen Flynn, Rónán Mullen and Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 26TH APRIL 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 26th April 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH CHAIRS OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITIES.

The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms Josephine Feehily, Chair, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS).

Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, Chair, Munster Technological University (MTU).

Professor Patrick Prendergast, Chair, South East Technological University (SETU) The witnesses made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a beneficial and productive discussion.
Page 62 of 139 Page 62 of 139 Page 62 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 17 MAY 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 17 MAY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.04 am in CR2, a quorum being present.


ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Senator Pauline O’Reilly.

Senator Pauline O’Reilly.


Apologies were received from Deputies Alan Farrell, and Senators Eileen Flynn, Rónán Apologies were received from Deputies Alan Farrell, and Senators Eileen Flynn, Rónán Mullen and Fiona O’Loughlin.

Mullen and Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.
PUBLIC SESSION PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 26TH APRIL 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 26TH APRIL 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 26th April 2022 were agreed.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 26th April 2022 were agreed.

MEETING WITH CHAIRS OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITIES.

MEETING WITH CHAIRS OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITIES.
The Cathaoirleach welcomed: The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms Josephine Feehily, Chair, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest Ms Josephine Feehily, Chair, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS).

(TUS).

Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, Chair, Munster Technological University (MTU).

Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, Chair, Munster Technological University (MTU).
Professor Patrick Prendergast, Chair, South East Technological University (SETU) Professor Patrick Prendergast, Chair, South East Technological University (SETU) The witnesses made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

The witnesses made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a beneficial and productive discussion.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a beneficial and productive discussion.

Page 62 of 139 Page 62 of 139 Page 62 of 139 ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.01 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 24 May 2022 in Private and then Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 24 May 2022 Page 63 of 139 Page 63 of 139 Page 63 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 24TH MAY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.01 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Carol Nolan, Pádraig O’Sullivan Senators: Aisling Dolan, Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Deputies Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Senator Eileen Flynn and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.
PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee suspended from 11.11 a.m. until 11.14 a.m. to let the witnesses take their seats.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 17TH MAY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 17th May 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH WORLDSKILLS IRELAND REPRESENTATIVES AND MINISTER HARRIS SESSION 1 - WORLD SKILLS IRELAND The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Page 64 of 139 Page 64 of 139 Page 64 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Mr. Michael Hourihan, Official Delegate.

Mr. Ray English, Official Delegate.

Ms Natalia Leane; 2021 Cookery competitor.

Mr. Mark Mc Sharry, 2021 Bricklaying competitor.


Ms. Megan Yeates, 2019 Logistics competitor.

Mr. Patrick Twomey, 2019 Metal Fabrication competitor.

Mr. Hourihan and Mr. English made Opening Statements on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
The Committee suspended from 13.10pm until 13.15pm to let Minister Harris and his officials take their seats.

SESSION 2 The Cathaoirleach welcomed Mr. Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

The Minister made an Opening Statement on the Future Funding of Higher Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
The Committee suspended from 11.11 a.m. until 11.14 a.m. to let the witnesses take their The Committee suspended from 11.11 a.m. until 11.14 a.m. to let the witnesses take their ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 14.08 pm until 11.00 am on Wednesday, 1 June 2022 at 5.30 pm in Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Page 65 of 139 Page 65 of 139 Page 65 of 139 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 24TH MAY 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 24TH MAY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.01 am in CR2, a quorum being present.

The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.01 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Carol Nolan, Pádraig O’Sullivan Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Carol Nolan, Pádraig O’Sullivan Senators: Aisling Dolan, Pauline O’Reilly Senators: Aisling Dolan, Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Deputies Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Senator Eileen Flynn Apologies were received from Deputies Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Senator Eileen Flynn and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.


Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.
PRIVATE SESSION PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION seats.

seats.
seats.

PUBLIC SESSION PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 17TH MAY 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 17TH MAY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 17th May 2022 were agreed.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 17th May 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH WORLDSKILLS IRELAND REPRESENTATIVES AND MINISTER HARRIS MEETING WITH WORLDSKILLS IRELAND REPRESENTATIVES AND MINISTER HARRIS SESSION 1 - WORLD SKILLS IRELAND SESSION 1 - WORLD SKILLS IRELAND The Cathaoirleach welcomed: The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Page 64 of 139 Page 64 of 139 Page 64 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Cathaoirleach 1 June 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 1 JUNE 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 17.34pm in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Carol Nolan, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathsaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aodhán Ó Riórdáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Fiona O’Loughlin PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 24TH MAY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 24th May 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH MINISTER FOLEY AND MINISTER OF STATE MADIGAN (SESSION 1) The Cathaoirleach welcomed Ms Norma Foley TD, Minister for Education and Ms. Josepha Madigan, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion.
Minister Foley and Minister of State Madigan made Opening Statements on 2 items: 1) Review of Out of School Education Provision Report published by the Social Inclusion Unit, Department of Education, on 12th May last and, specifically, Why was the Joint Committee not informed of the publication of the Report?

What are the Minister’s intentions regarding sustainable funding for Cork Life Centre (CLC) as there is no Funding Model contained in the Report?
What is the rationale behind the decision to only focus on 13 to 15-year-old students in the Review?

What plans are in place for students of 16 years and over who are at Senior Cycle in an Alternative Education Setting as the Review makes no provision for this cohort?
Page 66 of 139 Page 66 of 139 Page 66 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach 1 June 2022 1 June 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 1 JUNE 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 1 JUNE 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 17.34pm in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Carol Nolan, Jim Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Carol Nolan, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathsaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aodhán Ó Riórdáin and Pádraig O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathsaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aodhán Ó Riórdáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan O’Sullivan Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Fiona O’Loughlin Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Fiona O’Loughlin PUBLIC SESSION PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 24TH MAY 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 24TH MAY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 24th May 2022 were agreed.


MEETING WITH MINISTER FOLEY AND MINISTER OF STATE MADIGAN (SESSION 1) MEETING WITH MINISTER FOLEY AND MINISTER OF STATE MADIGAN (SESSION 1) The Cathaoirleach welcomed Ms Norma Foley TD, Minister for Education and Ms. Josepha The Cathaoirleach welcomed Ms Norma Foley TD, Minister for Education and Ms. Josepha Madigan, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion.

Madigan, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion.
Minister Foley and Minister of State Madigan made Opening Statements on 2 items: Minister Foley and Minister of State Madigan made Opening Statements on 2 items: 1) Review of Out of School Education Provision Report published by the Social Inclusion 1) Review of Out of School Education Provision Report published by the Social Inclusion Unit, Department of Education, on 12th May last and, specifically, Unit, Department of Education, on 12th May last and, specifically, Why was the Joint Committee not informed of the publication of the Report?


What are the Minister’s intentions regarding sustainable funding for Cork Life Centre (CLC) What are the Minister’s intentions regarding sustainable funding for Cork Life Centre (CLC) as there is no Funding Model contained in the Report?

as there is no Funding Model contained in the Report?
What is the rationale behind the decision to only focus on 13 to 15-year-old students in the What is the rationale behind the decision to only focus on 13 to 15-year-old students in the Review?

What plans are in place for students of 16 years and over who are at Senior Cycle Review?

What plans are in place for students of 16 years and over who are at Senior Cycle in an Alternative Education Setting as the Review makes no provision for this cohort?


Page 66 of 139 Page 66 of 139 Page 66 of 139 2) Education and Supports Provision for displaced Ukrainian students This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members on Item 1 first and then Item 2.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister, Minister of State and their Officials for a beneficial and productive discussion MEETING WITH MINISTER HARRIS (SESSION 2) The Cathaoirleach welcomed Mr. Simon Harris, TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and his Official to the meeting.

The Minister made an Opening Statement on Education and Supports Provision for displaced Ukrainian students.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister and his Official for a beneficial and productive discussion.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 20.40 pm until 11.25 am on Tuesday, 14 June 2022 in Private and then Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 14 June 2022 Page 67 of 139 Page 67 of 139 Page 67 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 14TH JUNE 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.03 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Carol Nolan, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Pauline O’ Reilly Apologies were received from Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.
PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee suspended from 11.14 am until 11.16 am to let the witnesses take their seats.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 1ST JUNE 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 1st June 2022 were agreed.
EU SCRUTINY It was agreed that COM (2022) 47, a Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 establishing the Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe, as regards the Chips Joint Agreement, warrants no further scrutiny.
Page 68 of 139 Page 68 of 139 Page 68 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 14TH JUNE 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 14TH JUNE 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.03 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Carol Nolan, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Carol Nolan, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Pauline O’ Reilly Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Pauline O’ Reilly Apologies were received from Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.
PRIVATE SESSION PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee suspended from 11.14 am until 11.16 am to let the witnesses take their The Committee suspended from 11.14 am until 11.16 am to let the witnesses take their seats.
seats.

PUBLIC SESSION PUBLIC SESSION EU SCRUTINY EU SCRUTINY MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 1ST JUNE 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 1ST JUNE 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 1st June 2022 were agreed.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 1st June 2022 were agreed.
It was agreed that COM (2022) 47, a Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending It was agreed that COM (2022) 47, a Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 establishing the Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe, as Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 establishing the Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe, as regards the Chips Joint Agreement, warrants no further scrutiny.

regards the Chips Joint Agreement, warrants no further scrutiny.
Page 68 of 139 Page 68 of 139 Page 68 of 139 MEETING WITH RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms. Meg Ryan, Migrant Case Worker, Irish Red Cross.

Ms Nuala Ward, Director of Investigations, Office of the Ombudsman for Children.

Ms Clodagh Carroll, Assistant Director of Children’s Services, Barnardos.

Mr. Nick Henderson, CEO, Irish Refugee Council.

Ms. Kathleen Moran, Chairperson, Irish Library Association (ILA) School Libraries Group (SLG).
He noted that Dr Caroline Heary, NUIG Researcher, declined the invitation as it is not within her area of expertise.

The witnesses each made an Opening Statement on education provision and supports for displaced Ukrainian Students.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.27.pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 21 June 2022 in Public Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 21 June 2022 Page 69 of 139 Page 69 of 139 Page 69 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 21 JUNE 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.04 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Senators.

Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Pauline O’Reilly.

Apologies were received from Deputy Alan Farrell and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 14TH JUNE 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 14th June 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH MOS MADIGAN, FÓRSA AND REPRESENTATIVE SNAS SESSION 1 The Cathaoirleach welcomed Ms. Josepha Madigan, TD, Minister of State for Special Needs and Social Inclusion.

The Minister of State made an Opening Statement on the need for revised criteria for Special Needs Assistants (SNA)s qualifications.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister of State for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
Page 70 of 139 Page 70 of 139 Page 70 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The Committee suspended and went into Private Session from 12.04pm to 12.14pm.

PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION PUBLIC SESSION SESSION 2 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Mr Andy Pike, National Secretary; Fórsa.

Ms Noreen O’Mahony, Chair, Fórsa Education Executive and SNA in a special school.
Mr Shane Lambert, Assistant General Secretary (Schools) Fórsa.

Ms Catriona Galster, SNA working in a special class.

Ms Niamh Jordan, SNA working in a mainstream class.

Ms Linda O’Sullivan, SNA working in a special class Mr Pike made an Opening Statement on the need for revised criteria for Special Needs Assistants (SNA)s qualifications.

The 4 SNAs then gave brief overviews of their respective roles.

Senators.

Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Pauline O’Reilly.

Senators.
Senators.

Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Pauline O’Reilly.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.30.pm until Tuesday, 28 June 2022 at 11.00 am in Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 28 June 2022 Page 71 of 139 Page 71 of 139 Page 71 of 139 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 21 JUNE 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 21 JUNE 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.04 am in CR2, a quorum being present.


ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig O’Sullivan.
Apologies were received from Deputy Alan Farrell and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Apologies were received from Deputy Alan Farrell and Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

PUBLIC SESSION PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 14TH JUNE 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 14TH JUNE 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 14th June 2022 were agreed.


MEETING WITH MOS MADIGAN, FÓRSA AND REPRESENTATIVE SNAS MEETING WITH MOS MADIGAN, FÓRSA AND REPRESENTATIVE SNAS SESSION 1 SESSION 1 and Social Inclusion.

and Social Inclusion.


The Cathaoirleach welcomed Ms. Josepha Madigan, TD, Minister of State for Special Needs The Cathaoirleach welcomed Ms. Josepha Madigan, TD, Minister of State for Special Needs The Minister of State made an Opening Statement on the need for revised criteria for The Minister of State made an Opening Statement on the need for revised criteria for Special Needs Assistants (SNA)s qualifications.

Special Needs Assistants (SNA)s qualifications.


This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister of State for a productive discussion which was very The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister of State for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

beneficial to the Committee.


Page 70 of 139 Page 70 of 139 Page 70 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 28TH JUNE 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.02 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aodán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan Senators: Fiona O’Loughlin, Pauline O’Reilly and Eileen Flynn.

Apologies were received from Deputies Rose Conway Walsh and Carol Nolan.

PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 21ST JUNE 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 21st June were agreed.
MEETING WITH YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS (YSI) ORGANISERS AND STAFF AND STUDENTS FROM A YSI PROJECT The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms Rachel Collier, CEO, YSI Mr Barry Peak, Learning and Training Specialist, YSI Ms. Karen Murphy, Teacher, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Mr Darragh Rawson, Student, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Ms. Annie Sheppard, Student, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Page 72 of 139 Page 72 of 139 Page 72 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Ms. Collier made an Opening Statement followed by a shared Opening Statement from Mr. Rawson and Ms. Sheppard.
This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very interesting.

He commended the students on their eloquent and insightful contributions.

AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF MEETING OF 28TH JUNE 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 28TH JUNE 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.02 am in CR2, a quorum being present.


The Committee adjourned at 12.37pm until Tuesday, 5 July 2022 at 11.00 am in Private and then Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 5 July 2022 Page 73 of 139 Page 73 of 139 Page 73 of 139 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh Donnchadh Ó Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aodán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan Laoghaire, Aodán Ó Ríordáin and Pádraig O’Sullivan Senators: Fiona O’Loughlin, Pauline O’Reilly and Eileen Flynn.


Apologies were received from Deputies Rose Conway Walsh and Carol Nolan.

Apologies were received from Deputies Rose Conway Walsh and Carol Nolan.

PRIVATE SESSION PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION PUBLIC SESSION PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 21ST JUNE 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 21ST JUNE 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 21st June were agreed.
MEETING WITH YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS (YSI) ORGANISERS AND STAFF AND STUDENTS FROM MEETING WITH YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS (YSI) ORGANISERS AND STAFF AND STUDENTS FROM A YSI PROJECT A YSI PROJECT The Cathaoirleach welcomed: The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms Rachel Collier, CEO, YSI Ms Rachel Collier, CEO, YSI Mr Barry Peak, Learning and Training Specialist, YSI Mr Barry Peak, Learning and Training Specialist, YSI Ms. Karen Murphy, Teacher, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Ms. Karen Murphy, Teacher, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Mr Darragh Rawson, Student, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Mr Darragh Rawson, Student, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Ms. Annie Sheppard, Student, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Ms. Annie Sheppard, Student, Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, County Wicklow Page 72 of 139 Page 72 of 139 Page 72 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 5TH JULY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.08 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Cathal Crowe, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Aodhán Ó’Riordáin Senators: Eileen Flynn Apologises were received from Deputy Marc Ó Cathsáigh.
PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee suspended from 11.13 am until 11.15am to let the witnesses take their seats.

PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 5TH JULY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 5th July 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH IRISH PRISON SERVICE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARDS IRELAND AND THE IRISH PRISON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (IPEA) SESSION 1 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Page 74 of 139 Page 74 of 139 Page 74 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
Ms. Caron McCaffrey, Director General, Irish Prison Service Mr. Fergal Black, Director of Care and Rehabilitation, Irish Prison Service.

Mr. Stephen O Connor, Organiser, CDETB Educational Service to Prisons, Mountjoy Ms. Lorraine Higgins, Assistant Principal I, Cork ETB Education Service to Prisons Ms. McCaffrey and, then Mr O’Connor made Opening Statements on the IRELAND PRISON EDUCATION STRATEGY 2019 – 2022.
AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 5TH JULY 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 5TH JULY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.08 am in CR2, a quorum being present.

The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.08 am in CR2, a quorum being present.

Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Cathal Crowe, Donnchadh Ó Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Cathal Crowe, Donnchadh Ó Apologises were received from Deputy Marc Ó Cathsáigh.
ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Laoghaire, Aodhán Ó’Riordáin Laoghaire, Aodhán Ó’Riordáin Senators: Eileen Flynn Senators: Eileen Flynn PRIVATE SESSION PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION seats.
seats.

PUBLIC SESSION PUBLIC SESSION The Committee suspended from 11.13 am until 11.15am to let the witnesses take their The Committee suspended from 11.13 am until 11.15am to let the witnesses take their MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 5TH JULY 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 5TH JULY 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 5th July 2022 were agreed.

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 5th July 2022 were agreed.
MEETING WITH IRISH PRISON SERVICE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARDS IRELAND AND THE MEETING WITH IRISH PRISON SERVICE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARDS IRELAND AND THE IRISH PRISON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (IPEA) IRISH PRISON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (IPEA) SESSION 1 SESSION 1 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Page 74 of 139 Page 74 of 139 Page 74 of 139 The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
The Committee suspended from 12.32 pm until 12.37 pm to let the witnesses for Session 2 take their seats.

SESSION 2 The Cathaoirleach welcomed Ms Claire O'Connell, Chairperson, the Irish Prison Education Association (IPEA).

Ms. Catherine Byrne, Steering Committee member, IPEA.

Ms. O’Connell made an Opening Statement on current and future education provision in Irish prisons.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.13pm until Tuesday, 12 July 2022 at 11.00 am in Private Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Page 75 of 139 Page 75 of 139 Page 75 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Cathaoirleach 12 July 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 12TH JULY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 12.33 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Senator: Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Senator Eileen Flynn.

PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ADJOURNMENT The Committee adjourned at 12.46 pm until Tuesday, 20 September 2022 at 11.00 am in Private Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach Page 76 of 139 Page 76 of 139 Page 76 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach 12 July 2022 12 July 2022 20 September 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 12TH JULY 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 12TH JULY 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 12.33 am in CR2, a quorum being present.


Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Apologies were received from Senator Eileen Flynn.

Apologies were received from Senator Eileen Flynn.
ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Senator: Pauline O’Reilly Senator: Pauline O’Reilly PRIVATE SESSION PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Private Session.

Private Session.
Private Session.

The Committee adjourned at 12.46 pm until Tuesday, 20 September 2022 at 11.00 am in The Committee adjourned at 12.46 pm until Tuesday, 20 September 2022 at 11.00 am in Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach Page 76 of 139 Page 76 of 139 Page 76 of 139 Page 77 of 139 Page 77 of 139 Page 77 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Minutes of Meeting of 20th September 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.06 am in CR2, a quorum being present.

Attendance The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway Walsh and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.
Senators: Fiona O’Loughlin, Pauline O’Reilly and Eileen Flynn Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.34 am until Wednesday, 21 September 2022 at 9.30 am in Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 21 September 2022 Page 78 of 139 Page 78 of 139 Page 78 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION and Science.
and Science.

Minutes of Meeting of 20th September 2022 Minutes of Meeting of 20th September 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.06 am in CR2, a quorum being present.

The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.06 am in CR2, a quorum being present.

Attendance Attendance The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway Walsh and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.
Senators: Fiona O’Loughlin, Pauline O’Reilly and Eileen Flynn Senators: Fiona O’Loughlin, Pauline O’Reilly and Eileen Flynn Private Session Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee adjourned at 11.34 am until Wednesday, 21 September 2022 at 9.30 am in The Committee adjourned at 11.34 am until Wednesday, 21 September 2022 at 9.30 am in Adjournment Adjournment Public Session.
Public Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 21 September 2022 21 September 2022 AND SCIENCE.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF 21 SEPTEMBER 2022 The Joint Committee met in public session at 9.33 am in CR1, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway Walsh, Cathal Crowe, Carol Nolan, Pádraig O’Sullivan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn, Pauline O’Reilly and Fiona O’Loughlin Apologies were received from Deputy Jim O’Callaghan and Senator Rónán Mullen Deputies Alan Dillion, Joe McHugh, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Darren O’Rourke, Michael McNamara, Marc MacSharry, Denis Naughten, and Senator Malcolm Byrne attended as non-Committee members.
Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS ON 5TH JULY, 12TH JULY AND 20TH SEPTEMBER 2022 The Minutes of the Meetings held on 5th July, 12th July and 20th September 2022 were agreed MEETING WITH MINISTER FOLEY The Cathaoirleach welcomed Ms. Norma Foley TD and her Officials.

The Minister made an Opening Statement on School Transport Issues.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister for a productive discussion.
Page 78 of 139 Page 78 of 139 Page 78 of 139 Page 79 of 139 Page 79 of 139 Page 79 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 11.37 am until Wednesday, 5 October 2022 at 17.30 pm in Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 12 October 2022 Page 80 of 139 Page 80 of 139 Page 80 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The Committee adjourned at 11.37 am until Wednesday, 5 October 2022 at 17.30 pm in The Committee adjourned at 11.37 am until Wednesday, 5 October 2022 at 17.30 pm in The Joint Committee met in public session at 17.33 pm in CR1, a quorum being present.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF 12 OCTOBER 2022 ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Cathal Crowe, Rose Conway Walsh, Carol Nolan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Pádraig O’Sullivan and Jim O’Callaghan Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn and Rónán Mullen Senator Malcolm Byrne substituted for Senator Fiona O’Loughlin Deputies Mick Barry and Colm Burke attended as a non-Committee members.
Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 21ST SEPTEMBER 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 21st September were agreed.

MEETING WITH MINISTER FOLEY The Cathaoirleach welcomed Ms. Norma Foley TD and her Officials.
The Minister made an Opening Statement on: Cork Life Centre and the Review of Out-of-School Education Provision Report Progress made in implementing the recommendations contained in the Joint Committee Reports entitled School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health and Leaving Certificate Reform: the Need for a new Senior Cycle Teaching Provision to include Teacher Shortages, Teaching Council Registration, Teacher Diversity and Primary Teachers Fluency in Irish Proposals to expand Physical and Digital Library Services in Schools This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister for a productive discussion.

Page 81 of 139 Page 81 of 139 Page 81 of 139 ANY OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS Public Session.

Public Session.
Public Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 12 October 2022 12 October 2022 Page 80 of 139 Page 80 of 139 Page 80 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 ADJOURNMENT The Committee adjourned at 19.53 pm until Tuesday, 18 October 2022 at 11.00 am in Private and then Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 18 October 2022 Page 82 of 139 Page 82 of 139 Page 82 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The Committee adjourned at 19.53 pm until Tuesday, 18 October 2022 at 11.00 am in The Committee adjourned at 19.53 pm until Tuesday, 18 October 2022 at 11.00 am in Private and then Public Session.

Private and then Public Session.


The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.06 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 18TH OCTOBER 2022 ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Marc Ó Cathasaigh and Jim O’Callaghan Senators: Ronan Mullen, Fiona O’Loughlin, Pauline O’Reilly and Eileen Flynn Apologies were received from Deputies Cathal Crowe and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.
Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SUSPENSION The Committee suspended at 11.13 am to allow the witnesses take their seats.

Public Session The Joint Committee resumed in public session at 11.15 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 12TH OCTOBER 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 12th October 2022 were agreed MEETING WITH SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND REPRESENTATIVE BODIES The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Mr. Enda McGorman, Principal, Mary Mother of Hope National School, Dublin 15, Irish Page 83 of 139 Page 83 of 139 Page 83 of 139 ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 18 October 2022 18 October 2022 Page 82 of 139 Page 82 of 139 Page 82 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Primary Principals' Network (IPPN).
Mr. Paul Crone, Director, National Association of Principals and Deputies (NAPD).

Mr Craig Petrie, Executive Member and Principal of East Glendalough School.

Association of Community & Comprehensive Schools (ACCS).

Mr. John Curtis, General Secretary, Joint Managerial Board (JMB).

Ms. Eileen O’Rourke, General Secretary, National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education (NABMSE).
Mr. Mark McDonald, Director of Schools, City of Dublin Educational and Training Board (CDETB), Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI).

Each witness made an Opening Statement on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
ADJOURNMENT The Committee adjourned at 13.17 pm until Wednesday, 19 October 2022 at 6.30 pm in Public Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 19 October 2022 Page 84 of 139 Page 84 of 139 Page 84 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Primary Principals' Network (IPPN).

Primary Principals' Network (IPPN).

Mr. Paul Crone, Director, National Association of Principals and Deputies (NAPD).


Mr Craig Petrie, Executive Member and Principal of East Glendalough School.

Association Mr Craig Petrie, Executive Member and Principal of East Glendalough School.

Association of Community & Comprehensive Schools (ACCS).

of Community & Comprehensive Schools (ACCS).

Mr. John Curtis, General Secretary, Joint Managerial Board (JMB).

Mr. John Curtis, General Secretary, Joint Managerial Board (JMB).
Ms. Eileen O’Rourke, General Secretary, National Association of Boards of Management in Ms. Eileen O’Rourke, General Secretary, National Association of Boards of Management in Special Education (NABMSE).

Special Education (NABMSE).

Mr. Mark McDonald, Director of Schools, City of Dublin Educational and Training Board Mr. Mark McDonald, Director of Schools, City of Dublin Educational and Training Board (CDETB), Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI).


JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 19 OCTOBER 2022 The Joint Committee met in public session at 18.33 pm in CR1, a quorum being present.

ATTENDANCE Each witness made an Opening Statement on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Each witness made an Opening Statement on Mental Health Supports in Schools and The following Members were present: Tertiary Education.
Tertiary Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

beneficial to the Committee.


Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway Walsh and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Senators: Aisling Dolan and Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Senators Eileen Flynn and Fiona O’Loughlin who was substituted by Malcolm Byrne.
The Committee adjourned at 13.17 pm until Wednesday, 19 October 2022 at 6.30 pm in The Committee adjourned at 13.17 pm until Wednesday, 19 October 2022 at 6.30 pm in Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 18 OCTOBER 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 18th October were agreed.

MEETING WITH MINISTER HARRIS The Cathaoirleach welcomed Mr. Simon Harris TD and his Officials.
The Minister made an Opening Statement on: Key Recommendations contained in the Joint Committee Report entitled The Future Funding of Higher Education.
Student Accommodation PHD Candidates Renumeration North South Cross Border Enrolment and the key Recommendations contained in the Joint Committee Report entitled North South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education Withdrawal of CORU Accreditation for the Applied Social Care Course at Dublin Business School Page 85 of 139 Page 85 of 139 Page 85 of 139 ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Public Session.

Public Session.
Public Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 19 October 2022 19 October 2022 Page 84 of 139 Page 84 of 139 Page 84 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister for a productive discussion.

ADJOURNMENT The Committee adjourned at 19.43 pm until Tuesday, 25 October 2022 at 11.00 am in Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach 25 October 2022 Page 86 of 139 Page 86 of 139 Page 86 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister for a productive discussion.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the Minister for a productive discussion.

The Committee adjourned at 19.43 pm until Tuesday, 25 October 2022 at 11.00 am in Public The Committee adjourned at 19.43 pm until Tuesday, 25 October 2022 at 11.00 am in Public ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Session.

Session.
Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach 25 October 2022 25 October 2022 Page 86 of 139 Page 86 of 139 Page 86 of 139 AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 25TH OCTOBER 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.10 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Padraig O’Sullivan and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn, Rónán Mullen and Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Deputy Carol Nolan Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee suspended at 11.15 am to allow the witnesses take their seats Public Session The Committee resumed in public session at 11.16 am, in CR2, a quorum being present.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 25TH OCTOBER 2022 The Minutes of the Meetings held on 25th October 2022 were agreed.

MEETING WITH RELEVANT UNIONS AND THE STATE EXAMINATIONS COMMISSION SESSION 1 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Page 87 of 139 Page 87 of 139 Page 87 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Ms Máirín Ni Chéileachair, Director of Education, Research and Learning, Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO).

Ms Sarah Hughes, Union of Students in Ireland (USI).
Mr. Frank Jones, General Secretary, Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT).

Mr. David Duffy, Education Research Officer, Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI).

Ms. Anjelica Foley, Welfare Officer, Irish Second Level Students Union (ISSU).

Mr Gary Honer, Industrial Relations Officer, FÓRSA.

Ms. Moira Leydon, Assistant General Secretary Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI).

The Union Officials made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education.
This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

The Committee suspended at 12.56 pm to allow the witnesses take their seats SESSION 2 The Committee resumed in public session at pm 12.59pm, in CR2, a quorum being present.

The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms. Andrea Feeney, CEO, State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Ms Elaine Sheridan, Head of Examinations & Assessment Division State Examinations Commission (SEC).

Mr Richard Dolan, Director of Operations, State Examinations Commission (SEC).

The Officials made an Opening Statement on issues regarding the timing of the 2022 Junior Certificate Examination Results.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for the briefing which, he noted, had been very informative.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS Page 88 of 139 Page 88 of 139 Page 88 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The Committee adjourned at 14.05 pm until Tuesday, 8 November 2022 at 11.00 am in Private and then Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 8 November 2022 Ms Máirín Ni Chéileachair, Director of Education, Research and Learning, Irish National Ms Máirín Ni Chéileachair, Director of Education, Research and Learning, Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO).

Teachers Organisation (INTO).

Ms Sarah Hughes, Union of Students in Ireland (USI).

Ms Sarah Hughes, Union of Students in Ireland (USI).

Mr. Frank Jones, General Secretary, Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT).


Mr. David Duffy, Education Research Officer, Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI).

Mr. David Duffy, Education Research Officer, Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI).

Ms. Anjelica Foley, Welfare Officer, Irish Second Level Students Union (ISSU).

Ms. Anjelica Foley, Welfare Officer, Irish Second Level Students Union (ISSU).

Mr Gary Honer, Industrial Relations Officer, FÓRSA.

Mr Gary Honer, Industrial Relations Officer, FÓRSA.
Ms. Moira Leydon, Assistant General Secretary Association of Secondary Teachers in Ms. Moira Leydon, Assistant General Secretary Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI).

Ireland (ASTI).

Tertiary Education.

Tertiary Education.

The Union Officials made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and The Union Officials made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.


The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

beneficial to the Committee.


The Committee suspended at 12.56 pm to allow the witnesses take their seats The Committee suspended at 12.56 pm to allow the witnesses take their seats The Committee resumed in public session at pm 12.59pm, in CR2, a quorum being present.

The Committee resumed in public session at pm 12.59pm, in CR2, a quorum being present.

SESSION 2 SESSION 2 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms. Andrea Feeney, CEO, State Examinations Commission (SEC).


Ms Elaine Sheridan, Head of Examinations & Assessment Division State Examinations Ms Elaine Sheridan, Head of Examinations & Assessment Division State Examinations Commission (SEC).

Commission (SEC).

Mr Richard Dolan, Director of Operations, State Examinations Commission (SEC).

Mr Richard Dolan, Director of Operations, State Examinations Commission (SEC).
The Officials made an Opening Statement on issues regarding the timing of the 2022 Junior The Officials made an Opening Statement on issues regarding the timing of the 2022 Junior Certificate Examination Results.

Certificate Examination Results.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for the briefing which, he noted, had been very The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for the briefing which, he noted, had been very informative.

informative.
informative.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS Page 88 of 139 Page 88 of 139 Page 88 of 139 Page 89 of 139 Page 89 of 139 Page 89 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 8TH NOVEMBER 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.11 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh & Carol Nolan Senators: Rónán Mullen & Aisling Dolan Apologies were received from Deputies Jim O’Callaghan, Cathal Crowe, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Senator Pauline O’Reilly Deputy Bríd Smith attended as a non-member.
Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE The Committee suspended from 11.19 am until 11.20 am to let the witnesses take their seats.
Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 25TH OCTOBER 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 25th October 2022 were agreed MEETING WITH RELEVANT ACADEMICS AND DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST SESSION 1 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Dr Paul Downes, Professor of Psychology of Education and Director, Educational Disadvantage Centre, Dublin City University (DCU).

Dr Siobhán O’Reilly, Post Doctoral Researcher, DCU Anti Bullying Centre, DCU.
Ms. Sarah Stockham, Clinical Lead, Dorset Mental Health Support Team, Dorset HealthCare Page 90 of 139 Page 90 of 139 Page 90 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION University NHS Trust.
AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 8TH NOVEMBER 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 8TH NOVEMBER 2022 The witnesses made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education.

The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.11 am in CR2, a quorum being present.

The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.11 am in CR2, a quorum being present.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh & Carol Nolan Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh & Carol Nolan The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

The Committee suspended from 12.29 pm until 12.35 pm to let the witnesses for Session 2 take their seats.
Senators: Rónán Mullen & Aisling Dolan Senators: Rónán Mullen & Aisling Dolan SESSION 2 Apologies were received from Deputies Jim O’Callaghan, Cathal Crowe, Donnchadh Ó Apologies were received from Deputies Jim O’Callaghan, Cathal Crowe, Donnchadh Ó The Cathaoirleach welcomed Laoghaire and Senator Pauline O’Reilly Laoghaire and Senator Pauline O’Reilly Deputy Bríd Smith attended as a non-member.

Deputy Bríd Smith attended as a non-member.


Private Session Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE The Committee suspended from 11.19 am until 11.20 am to let the witnesses take their The Committee suspended from 11.19 am until 11.20 am to let the witnesses take their seats.

seats.
Public Session Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 25TH OCTOBER 2022 MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 25TH OCTOBER 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 25th October 2022 were agreed The Minutes of the Meeting held on 25th October 2022 were agreed MEETING WITH RELEVANT ACADEMICS AND DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST MEETING WITH RELEVANT ACADEMICS AND DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST SESSION 1 SESSION 1 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Dr Paul Downes, Professor of Psychology of Education and Director, Educational Dr Paul Downes, Professor of Psychology of Education and Director, Educational Disadvantage Centre, Dublin City University (DCU).


Dr Siobhán O’Reilly, Post Doctoral Researcher, DCU Anti Bullying Centre, DCU.

Dr Siobhán O’Reilly, Post Doctoral Researcher, DCU Anti Bullying Centre, DCU.
Ms. Sarah Stockham, Clinical Lead, Dorset Mental Health Support Team, Dorset HealthCare Ms. Sarah Stockham, Clinical Lead, Dorset Mental Health Support Team, Dorset HealthCare Page 90 of 139 Page 90 of 139 Page 90 of 139 Professor Barbara Dooley, Deputy President and Acting Registrar, UCD, and currently Chair of the Irish Universities Association (IUA) Registrars Group, representing the Irish Universities Association (IUA).
Ms. Treasa Fox, Head of Student Counselling Service, Athlone Campus, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS), representing the Technological Higher Education Authority (THEA).

Ms. Patricia O’Sullivan, Executive Director, the Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA).

The witnesses made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education., This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.52 pm until Tuesday, 15 November 2022 at 11.00 am in Public Session.
Page 91 of 139 Page 91 of 139 Page 91 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 15 November 2022 Page 92 of 139 Page 92 of 139 Page 92 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 15 November 2022 15 November 2022 Page 92 of 139 Page 92 of 139 Page 92 of 139 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 15TH NOVEMBER 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.05 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Jim O’Callaghan, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire & Aodhán Ó Riordáin Senators: Aisling Dolan, Pauline O’Reilly & Fiona O’Loughlin Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 8TH NOVEMBER 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 8th November 2022 were agreed MEETING WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORTS ORGANISATIONS The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Mr Derek Chambers, General Manager (Policy Implementation), National Mental Health Operations, HSE National Mental Health Services.
Ms Maureen Murray, Youth Mental Health Promotion Manager, Jigsaw.

Mr. Ian Power, CEO, Spunout.

Mr Mark Smyth, Past President (2020) and current Council member, The Psychological Society of Ireland.

Ms Lisa Molloy, CEO, Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).

Ms Mary Logue, Vice Chair & Board Director, Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP).

Ms Fiona Jennings, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Irish Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC).
The witnesses made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS Page 93 of 139 Page 93 of 139 Page 93 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 The Committee adjourned at 13.24 pm until Tuesday, 22 November 2022 at 11.00 am in Private and then Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 22 November 2022 Page 94 of 139 Page 94 of 139 Page 94 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The Committee adjourned at 13.24 pm until Tuesday, 22 November 2022 at 11.00 am in The Committee adjourned at 13.24 pm until Tuesday, 22 November 2022 at 11.00 am in Private and then Public Session.

Private and then Public Session.


Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 22 November 2022 22 November 2022 Page 94 of 139 Page 94 of 139 Page 94 of 139 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE MINUTES OF MEETING OF 22ND NOVEMBER 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.05 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh & Donnchadh Ó LaoghaireSenators: Aisling Dolan (in the chair), Fiona O’Loughlin & Pauline O’Reilly Apologies were received from Deputy Paul Kehoe, Deputy Cathal Crowe, Senator Eileen Flynn and Senator Rónán Mullen.

Deputy Bríd Smith attended as a non-Committee member.
Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The meeting suspended from 11.08 am to 11.10 am to allow the witnesses to take their seats.

Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 15TH NOVEMBER 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 15th November 2022 were agreed MEETING WITH OTHER RELEVANT ORGANISATIONS The Temporary Cathaoirleach welcomed: Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children.
Ms Suzanne Connolly, CEO, Barnardos.

Ms. Kathleen Moran, Chairperson, School Libraries Group (SLG) of the Irish Library Association (ILA) School Libraries Group (SLG).

Mr. Michael Kelly, CEO and Founder, GIY/Grow at School.

Mr Colm Ó Cuanacháin, Education Director, Fighting Words.

The witnesses made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Page 95 of 139 Page 95 of 139 Page 95 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Tertiary Education.
This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

The Temporary Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.03 pm until Tuesday, 29 November 2022 at 11.00 am in Public Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 29 November 2022 JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE.
Page 96 of 139 Page 96 of 139 Page 96 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Temporary Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was The Temporary Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was Tertiary Education.

Tertiary Education.

very beneficial to the Committee.

very beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.03 pm until Tuesday, 29 November 2022 at 11.00 am in The Committee adjourned at 13.03 pm until Tuesday, 29 November 2022 at 11.00 am in Public Session.
Public Session.

Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 29 November 2022 29 November 2022 MINUTES OF MEETING OF 29TH NOVEMBER 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 11.04 am in CR2, a quorum being present.
ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Rose Conway-Walsh, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O’Sullivan & Aodhán Ó’Riordáin Senators: Aisling Dolan, Eileen Flynn & Pauline O’Reilly Private Session ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION The Committee suspended from 11.10 am until 11.13 am to let the witnesses take their seats.
Public Session MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON 22ND NOVEMBER 2022 The Minutes of the Meeting held on 22nd November 2022 were agreed MEETING WITH RELEVANT INDIVIDUALS AND POST PRIMARY STUDENTS SESSION 1 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms Áine Lynch, CEO, National Parents Council (Primary) (NPCP) Mr Paul Rolston, Communications Director, National Parents Council (Post-Primary) (NPCPP).

Mr Paul Gilligan, CEO, St Patrick’s Mental Health Services.
Ms. Hilary McAlea, Principal, Corpus Christi Primary School, Moyross, Limerick.

The witnesses made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE.

AND SCIENCE.
AND SCIENCE.

Page 96 of 139 Page 96 of 139 Page 96 of 139 Page 97 of 139 Page 97 of 139 Page 97 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

The Committee suspended from 12.30 pm until 12.34 pm to allow the witnesses take their seats for session 2.
SESSION 2 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms. Annie Sheppard, Mr. Darragh Rawson and Ms Molly Hynes, Coláiste Bhríde, Co Wicklow.

Mr Ryan Sharpe and Ms Tami O' Leary, Cork Life Centre (CLC).

Mr Hugh Ahern, Patrician Academy, County Cork The witnesses made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.51 pm until Tuesday, 13 December 2022 at 11.00 am in Private and then Public Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 13 December 2022 Page 98 of 139 Page 98 of 139 Page 98 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF 13 DECEMBER 2022 The Joint Committee met in private session at 12.38 pm in CR2, a quorum being present.

1.

ATTENDANCE The following Members were present: Deputies: Paul Kehoe (in the Chair) and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Senators: Aisling Dolan, Pauline O’Reilly and Eileen Flynn Apologies were received from Senator Fiona O’Loughlin.

Private Session 2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.


ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION ITEM DISCUSSED IN PRIVATE SESSION 9.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 12.59 pm until 11.00 am on Tuesday, 24 January, in Private Session.
Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, 24 January 2023 Page 99 of 139 Page 99 of 139 Page 99 of 139 The Committee suspended from 12.30 pm until 12.34 pm to allow the witnesses take their The Committee suspended from 12.30 pm until 12.34 pm to allow the witnesses take their beneficial to the Committee.

beneficial to the Committee.

seats for session 2. seats for session 2.


SESSION 2 SESSION 2 The Cathaoirleach welcomed: The Cathaoirleach welcomed: Ms. Annie Sheppard, Mr. Darragh Rawson and Ms Molly Hynes, Coláiste Bhríde, Co Ms. Annie Sheppard, Mr. Darragh Rawson and Ms Molly Hynes, Coláiste Bhríde, Co Wicklow.

Wicklow.

Mr Ryan Sharpe and Ms Tami O' Leary, Cork Life Centre (CLC).

Mr Ryan Sharpe and Ms Tami O' Leary, Cork Life Centre (CLC).
Mr Hugh Ahern, Patrician Academy, County Cork Mr Hugh Ahern, Patrician Academy, County Cork The witnesses made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and The witnesses made Opening Statements on Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education.

Tertiary Education.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.

This was followed by a question and answer session with the Members.
The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very The Cathaoirleach thanked the witnesses for a productive discussion which was very beneficial to the Committee.

beneficial to the Committee.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Committee adjourned at 13.51 pm until Tuesday, 13 December 2022 at 11.00 am in The Committee adjourned at 13.51 pm until Tuesday, 13 December 2022 at 11.00 am in Private and then Public Session.

Private and then Public Session.


Mr Paul Kehoe TD Mr Paul Kehoe TD Cathaoirleach, Cathaoirleach, 13 December 2022 13 December 2022 Page 98 of 139 Page 98 of 139 Page 98 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 APPENDIX 5: Meetings of the Dáil Select Committee The following are the details, in date order, of the scheduled meetings of the Select Committee which took place during the period under report.

Topic Meeting No.
and Date S5.10/02/22 2022 Revised Estimates for Education (Vote 26) 2022 Revised Estimates for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Vote 45) Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Ms. Josepha Madigan T.D., Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Mr. Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State for Skills and Further Education S6.24/03/22 Committee Stage consideration of the Higher Education Autgority Bill 2022 Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science S7.31/03/22 Committee Stage Cancelled consideration of the Higher Education Autgority Bill 2022 S8.05/04/22 Committee Stage consideration of the Higher Education Autgority Bill 2022 Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science S9.27/04/22 Committee Stage consideration of the Higher Education Autgority Bill 2022 Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science S10.
28/06/22 Committee Stage consideration of the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2020 S11.
30.11.22 Session 1: 2022 Supplementary Estimates for Education (Vote 26) Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Session 2: 2022 Supplementary Estimates for Further and Higher Education, Research, Mr. Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Page 100 of 139 Page 100 of 139 Page 100 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Innovation and Science (Vote 45) Page 101 of 139 Page 101 of 139 Page 101 of 139 APPENDIX 5: Meetings of the Dáil Select Committee APPENDIX 5: Meetings of the Dáil Select Committee The following are the details, in date order, of the scheduled meetings of the Select The following are the details, in date order, of the scheduled meetings of the Select Committee which took place during the period under report.


Meeting Meeting No.

and No.
and Date Date Topic Topic Organisations, Groups and Individuals Organisations, Groups and Individuals who attended who attended S5.10/02/22 2022 Revised Estimates for S5.10/02/22 2022 Revised Estimates for Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Education (Vote 26) Education (Vote 26) Ms. Josepha Madigan T.D., Minister of State Ms. Josepha Madigan T.D., Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion for Special Education and Inclusion 2022 Revised Estimates for 2022 Revised Estimates for Mr. Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State for Mr. Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Skills and Further Education Further and Higher Further and Higher Education, Research, Education, Research, Innovation and Science Innovation and Science (Vote 45) (Vote 45) S6.24/03/22 Committee Stage S6.24/03/22 Committee Stage Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further consideration of the Higher consideration of the Higher and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation Education Autgority Bill Education Autgority Bill and Science and Science 2022 2022 S7.31/03/22 Committee Stage S7.31/03/22 Committee Stage Cancelled Cancelled consideration of the Higher consideration of the Higher Education Autgority Bill Education Autgority Bill 2022 2022 S8.05/04/22 Committee Stage S8.05/04/22 Committee Stage Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further consideration of the Higher consideration of the Higher and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation Education Autgority Bill Education Autgority Bill and Science and Science S9.27/04/22 Committee Stage S9.27/04/22 Committee Stage Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further Mr. Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further consideration of the Higher consideration of the Higher and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research,
 Innovation Education Autgority Bill Education Autgority Bill and Science and Science 2022 2022 2022 2022 S10.
S10.

28/06/22 28/06/22 Committee Stage Committee Stage consideration of the consideration of the Education (Admission to Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2020 Schools) Bill 2020 S11.

S11.
30.11.22 30.11.22 Session 1: 2022 Session 1: 2022 Supplementary Estimates Supplementary Estimates for Education (Vote 26) for Education (Vote 26) Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Ms. Norma Foley T.D., Minister for Education Session 2: 2022 Session 2: 2022 Mr. Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State for Mr. Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State for Supplementary Estimates Supplementary Estimates Skills and Further Education Skills and Further Education for Further and Higher for Further and Higher Education, Research, Education, Research, Page 100 of 139 Page 100 of 139 Page 100 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 APPENDIX 6: Proceedings of the Select Committee (Imeachtaí) IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE __________________ Dé Máirt, 10 Feabhra 2022 Tuesday, 10 February 2022 __________________ 1.
Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 1.30 p.m. 1.

The Committee met at 1.30 p.m. 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR 2.

MEMBERS PRESENT Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: The following Members were present: An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), An Teachta Norma Ní Fhoghlú , An Teachta (An tAire Oideachais), Seosaimhín Ní Mhadagáin, (an t Aire Stáit ag an Roinn Oideachais), An Teachta Niall Ó Coileáin, (an tAire Stáit ag an Roinn agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), na Teachtaí Rós.
Ní Chonnmhacháin- Fearghail, Breathnach, DonnchadhÓ Laoghaire agus Pádraig Ó Súileabháin.

Ailín Ó Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Norma Foley (Minister for Education), , Deputy Josepha Madigan (Minister of State at the Department of Education), Deputy Niall Collins (Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Innovation and Education, Research, Science), Deputies Rose Conway Walsh, Alan Farrell, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig Ó Sullivan.

3.
3.

BREITHNIÚ AR MHEASTACHÁIN GCOMHAIR SEIRBHÍSÍ POIBLÍ.

I 3.

CONSIDERATION OF ESTIMATES FOR PUBLIC SERVICES.

Bhreithnigh an Coiste an Meastachán (na Meastacháin) seo a leanas i gcomhair Seirbhísí Poiblí don bhliain dar críoch an 31 Nollaig, 2022 – The Committee considered the following Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31st December 2022 – 26 Vóta (Meastachán Athbhreithnithe).
(An Roinn Oideachais) 45 agus Vóta Ardoideachas, Taighde, Nuálaíocht agus Eolaíocht) (Meastachán Athbhreithnithe) (Breisoideachas Vote 26 (Education) (Revised Estimate).

Vote 45 (Further and Higher Education, and Science) Research, (Revised Estimate).

Innovation Page 102 of 139 Page 102 of 139 Page 102 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Críochnaíodh Meastachán.
an breithniú ar an Consideration of concluded.

the Estimate was Cuireadh teachtaireacht chun na Dála de réir Bhuan-Ordú 90 á chur in iúl di gur chríochnaigh an Coiste a bhreithniú ar an Meastachán.

Message sent to the Dáil in accordance with Standing Order 90 acquainting it that its the Committee had consideration of the Estimate.

completed 4.

ATHLÁ.

4.

ADJOURNMENT.

Chuaigh an Coiste ar athló ar 16.30. sine die.

The Committee adjourned at 16.30 sine die.

Paul Kehoe, T.D.
Chairman Date: 10th February 2022 Page 103 of 139 Page 103 of 139 Page 103 of 139 APPENDIX 6: Proceedings of the Select Committee APPENDIX 6: Proceedings of the Select Committee (Imeachtaí) (Imeachtaí) IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE __________________ __________________ Dé Máirt, 10 Feabhra 2022 Dé Máirt, 10 Feabhra 2022 Tuesday, 10 February 2022 Tuesday, 10 February 2022 __________________ __________________ 1.
Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 1.30 p.m. 1.

Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 1.30 p.m. 1.

The Committee met at 1.30 p.m. 1.

The Committee met at 1.30 p.m. 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR 2.

MEMBERS PRESENT 2.
MEMBERS PRESENT Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: The following Members were present: The following Members were present: An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i (i gCeannas), An Teachta Norma Ní Fhoghlú gCeannas), An Teachta Norma Ní Fhoghlú (An tAire Oideachais), (An tAire Oideachais), , An Teachta , An Teachta Seosaimhín Ní Mhadagáin, (an t Aire Stáit Seosaimhín Ní Mhadagáin, (an t Aire Stáit ag an Roinn Oideachais), An Teachta Niall ag an Roinn Oideachais), An Teachta Niall Ó Coileáin, (an tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Ó Coileáin, (an tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), na Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), na Teachtaí Rós.
Ní Chonnmhacháin- Teachtaí Rós.

Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Breathnach, Ailín Ailín Ó Ó Fearghail, Fearghail, DonnchadhÓ Laoghaire agus Pádraig Ó DonnchadhÓ Laoghaire agus Pádraig Ó Súileabháin.

Súileabháin.
Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Norma Foley (Minister for Education), , Norma Foley (Minister for Education), , Deputy Josepha Madigan (Minister of State Deputy Josepha Madigan (Minister of State at the Department of Education), Deputy at the Department of Education), Deputy Niall Collins (Minister of State at the Niall Collins (Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Education, Research, Innovation and Innovation and Science), Deputies Rose Conway Walsh, Science), Deputies Rose Conway Walsh, Alan Farrell, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Alan Farrell, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Pádraig Ó Sullivan.
Pádraig Ó Sullivan.

3.

BREITHNIÚ AR MHEASTACHÁIN 3.

BREITHNIÚ AR MHEASTACHÁIN I I 3.

CONSIDERATION OF ESTIMATES FOR 3.

CONSIDERATION OF ESTIMATES FOR GCOMHAIR SEIRBHÍSÍ POIBLÍ.

GCOMHAIR SEIRBHÍSÍ POIBLÍ.

PUBLIC SERVICES.

PUBLIC SERVICES.
Bhreithnigh an Coiste an Meastachán (na Bhreithnigh an Coiste an Meastachán (na Meastacháin) seo a leanas i gcomhair Meastacháin) seo a leanas i gcomhair Seirbhísí Poiblí don bhliain dar críoch an Seirbhísí Poiblí don bhliain dar críoch an The Committee considered the following The Committee considered the following Estimates for Public Services for the year Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31st December 2022 – ending 31st December 2022 – 31 Nollaig, 2022 – 31 Nollaig, 2022 – Vóta Vóta 26 26 (An Roinn Oideachais) (An Roinn Oideachais) Vote 26 (Education) (Revised Estimate).


(Meastachán Athbhreithnithe).

(Meastachán Athbhreithnithe).

Vóta Vóta 45 45 (Breisoideachas (Breisoideachas agus agus Ardoideachas, Taighde, Nuálaíocht agus Ardoideachas, Taighde, Nuálaíocht agus Eolaíocht) (Meastachán Athbhreithnithe) Eolaíocht) (Meastachán Athbhreithnithe) Vote 45 (Further and Higher Education, Vote 45 (Further and Higher Education, Research, Research, Innovation Innovation and Science) and Science) (Revised Estimate).

(Revised Estimate).
(Revised Estimate).

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Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 10.19 a.m. 1.


The Committee met at 10.19 a.m. 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR.1 2.

MEMBERS PRESENT.2 Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: The following Members were present: tAire Breisoideachais An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach, Ailín Ó Fearghail, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin.

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Pádraig O Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

3.

AN BILLE AN ÚDARÁIS UM ARD- OIDEACHAS, 2022.

Chrom an Coiste ar an mBille a bhreithniú.

3.

HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY BILL 2022.

The Committee consideration.

took the Bill into (i) Ailt 1 (i) Section 1.


Tairgeadh leasú 1 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach).

Amendment 1 (Deputy Rose-Conway Walsh) proposed.

Cuireadh an Cheist.

Question put.

Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.

The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 1 Ghlac an Teachta Séamas Laighléis, ionaid an Teachta Séamas Ó Ceallacháin.

[B.O.

106(2)].

2 Deputy James Lawless substituted for Deputy Jim O’Callaghan [S.O.

106(2)].

.
Page 104 of 139 Page 104 of 139 Page 104 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE UM OIDEACHAS, BREISOIDEACHAS AGUS IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE UM OIDEACHAS, BREISOIDEACHAS AGUS ARDOIDEACHAS, TAIGHDE, NUÁLAÍOCHT AGUS EOLAÍOCHT ARDOIDEACHAS, TAIGHDE, NUÁLAÍOCHT AGUS EOLAÍOCHT PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE __________________ __________________ Deardaoin, 24 Marta 2022 Deardaoin, 24 Marta 2022 Thursday, 24 March 2022 Thursday, 24 March 2022 __________________ __________________ 1.
Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 10.19 a.m. 1.

Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 10.19 a.m. 1.

The Committee met at 10.19 a.m. 1.

The Committee met at 10.19 a.m. 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR.1 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR.1 2.

MEMBERS PRESENT.2 2.
MEMBERS PRESENT.2 Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: The following Members were present: The following Members were present: An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i (i gCeannas), An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí gCeannas), An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An (An tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach, Ailín Ó Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach, Ailín Ó Fearghail, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin.
Marc Ó Fearghail, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin.

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire agus Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Pádraig O Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Pádraig O Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Ríordáin.

3.

AN BILLE AN ÚDARÁIS UM ARD- 3.

AN BILLE AN ÚDARÁIS UM ARD- 3.

HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY BILL 2022.

3.

HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY BILL 2022.

OIDEACHAS, 2022.

OIDEACHAS, 2022.

Chrom an Coiste ar an mBille a bhreithniú.

Chrom an Coiste ar an mBille a bhreithniú.

The Committee The Committee took took the Bill the Bill into into consideration.

consideration.

(i) Section 1.

(i) Section 1.


(i) Ailt 1 (i) Ailt 1 Tairgeadh leasú 1 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 1 (An Teachta Rós Ní Amendment 1 (Deputy Rose-Conway Walsh) Amendment 1 (Deputy Rose-Conway Walsh) Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach).

Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach).

proposed.

proposed.

Cuireadh an Cheist.

Cuireadh an Cheist.

Question put.

Question put.

Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.

Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.


The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 1 Ghlac an Teachta Séamas Laighléis, ionaid an Teachta Séamas Ó Ceallacháin.

[B.O.

106(2)].

1 Ghlac an Teachta Séamas Laighléis, ionaid an Teachta Séamas Ó Ceallacháin.

[B.O.

106(2)].

2 Deputy James Lawless substituted for Deputy Jim O’Callaghan [S.O.

106(2)].

2 Deputy James Lawless substituted for Deputy Jim O’Callaghan [S.O.

106(2)].

.

.
106(2)].

.

.

Page 104 of 139 Page 104 of 139 Page 104 of 139 Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán o Ríordáin.

Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamus Laighléis, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin agus Marc Ó Cathasaigh.
Against:- Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, James Lawless, Pádraig O Sullivan and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Faisnéiseadh dá réir sin go rabhthas tar éis diúltú don Cheist – diúltaíodh don leas.

The Question was declared negatived accordingly – amendment negatived.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Section agreed to.

(ii) Alt 2.

(ii) Section 2.


Tairgeadh leasú 2 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh leasú 2 (An Teachta Marc Ó Cathasaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 2 (Deputy Rose-Conway Walsh) proposed and negatived.

Amendment 3 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Tharla Díospóireacht.

Debate ensued Cuireadh breithniú breise ar an mBille ar Further consideration of the Bill adjourned.

athló.

4.

ATHLÁ.
athló.

4.

ATHLÁ.

4.

ADJOURNMENT.

The Committee adjourned at 10.56 a.m until 17.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 06 April, 2022.

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IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE __________________ Dé Céadaoin, 06 Aibreann 2022 Wednesday, 06 April 2022 __________________ 5.
Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 5.30 p.m 5.

The Committee met at 5.30 p.m. 6.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR.3 6.

MEMBERS PRESENT.

Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: The following Members were present: An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach, Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamas Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin.

Marc Ó Cathasaigh agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.


Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh and Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

7.

AN BILLE AN ÚDARÁIS UM ARD- OIDEACHAS, 2022.

7.

HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY BILL 2022.

3 Ghlac an Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh ionaid an Teachta Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire [B.O.

106(2)].
106(2)].

Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh substituted for Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.

[S.O.

106(2)].

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The Committee resumed consideration of the Bill.

(ii) Alt 2 (ii) Section 2 Tairgeadh leasú 4 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), diúlaíodh dó.
Tairgeadh leasú 5 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 6 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 4 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh), proposed and negatived.

Amendment 5 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 6 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh), proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Section agreed to.

(iii) Aontaíodh ailt 3, 4, 5, 6 agus 7, 24.


(iii) Sections 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 agreed to.

(iv) Alt 8 (iv) Section 8 7 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

8 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 7 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 8 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 10 (An Teachta Marc Ó Cathasaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 10 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh), proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

11 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
Amendment 11 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 13 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach).

Amendment 13 (Rose Conway-Walsh), proposed.

Cuireadh an Cheist.

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2022.
2022.

IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE __________________ __________________ Dé Céadaoin, 06 Aibreann 2022 Dé Céadaoin, 06 Aibreann 2022 Wednesday, 06 April 2022 Wednesday, 06 April 2022 __________________ __________________ 5.

Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 5.30 p.m 5.

Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 5.30 p.m 5.

The Committee met at 5.30 p.m. 5.

The Committee met at 5.30 p.m. 6.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR.3 6.


COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR.3 6.

MEMBERS PRESENT.

6.

MEMBERS PRESENT.
Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: The following Members were present: The following Members were present: An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i (i gCeannas), An Teachta Síomón Ó gCeannas), An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach, Ailín Ó Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach, Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamas Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig Fearghail, Séamas Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin.
Marc Ó Cathasaigh agus Ó Súileabháin.

Marc Ó Cathasaigh agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan, Marc Ó Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh and Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.


7.

AN BILLE AN ÚDARÁIS UM ARD- 7.

AN BILLE AN ÚDARÁIS UM ARD- OIDEACHAS, 2022.

OIDEACHAS, 2022.

7.

HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY BILL 2022.

7.

HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY BILL 2022.

3 Ghlac an Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh ionaid an Teachta Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire [B.O.

106(2)].

3 Ghlac an Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh ionaid an Teachta Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire [B.O.

106(2)].

Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh substituted for Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.

[S.O.

106(2)].
[S.O.

106(2)].

Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh substituted for Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.

[S.O.

106(2)].

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Question put.

The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Aengus Ó Snodaigh agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamus Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin agus Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Faisnéiseadh dá réir sin go rabhthas tar éis diúltú don Cheist – diúltaíodh don leas.

Tairgeadh leasú 14 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh leasú 15 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach).

Cuireadh an Cheist.
Cuireadh an Cheist.

Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.

Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Aengus Ó Snodaigh agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamus Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin agus Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Faisnéiseadh dá réir sin go rabhthas tar éis diúltú don Cheist – diúltaíodh don leas.
Tairgeadh leasú 16 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus diúlaíodh dó.

For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Against:- Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

The Question was declared negatived accordingly – amendment negatived.
Amendment 14 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh), proposed and negatived.

(Deputy Rose Conway Amendment 15 Walsh), proposed.

Question put.

The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Against:- Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.
The Question was declared negatived accordingly – amendment negatived.

Amendment 16 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh), proposed and negatived.

Page 108 of 139 Page 108 of 139 Page 108 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.

Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.

Question put.

Question put.


The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 Tairgeadh leasú 17 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), diúlaíodh dó.

Amendment 17 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh), proposed and negatived.

Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Aengus Ó Snodaigh agus Breathnach, Aengus Ó Snodaigh agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamus Ó Ceallacháin, Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamus Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin agus Marc Ó Pádraig Ó Súileabháin agus Marc Ó Cathasaigh.
Cathasaigh.

Faisnéiseadh dá réir sin go rabhthas tar éis Faisnéiseadh dá réir sin go rabhthas tar éis diúltú don Cheist – diúltaíodh don leas.

diúltú don Cheist – diúltaíodh don leas.

Tairgeadh leasú 14 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 14 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus diúlaíodh dó.

diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh leasú 15 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 15 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach).

Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach).

Cuireadh an Cheist.


Cuireadh an Cheist.

Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.

Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.

Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Aengus Ó Snodaigh agus Breathnach, Aengus Ó Snodaigh agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamus Ó Ceallacháin, Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamus Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin agus Marc Ó Pádraig Ó Súileabháin agus Marc Ó Cathasaigh.
Cathasaigh.

Faisnéiseadh dá réir sin go rabhthas tar éis Faisnéiseadh dá réir sin go rabhthas tar éis diúltú don Cheist – diúltaíodh don leas.

diúltú don Cheist – diúltaíodh don leas.

Tairgeadh leasú 16 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 16 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus diúlaíodh dó.

diúlaíodh dó.

For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Aengus For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Ó Snodaigh and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.


Against:- Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Against:- Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Paul Kehoe Innovation and Science), Deputies Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Pádraig O Sullivan and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.


The Question was declared negatived The Question was declared negatived accordingly – amendment negatived.

accordingly – amendment negatived.

Amendment 14 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh), Amendment 14 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh), proposed and negatived.

proposed and negatived.

Amendment 15 Amendment 15 (Deputy Rose Conway (Deputy Rose Conway Walsh), proposed.

Walsh), proposed.

Question put.

Question put.


The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Aengus For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Ó Snodaigh and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.


Against:- Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Against:- Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Paul Kehoe Innovation and Science), Deputies Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Pádraig O Sullivan and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.


The Question was declared negatived The Question was declared negatived accordingly – amendment negatived.

accordingly – amendment negatived.

Amendment 16 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh), Amendment 16 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh), proposed and negatived.

proposed and negatived.

Page 108 of 139 Page 108 of 139 Page 108 of 139 Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(v) Alt 9 Tairgeadh leasú 18 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáín).

Cuireadh an Cheist.
Cuireadh an Cheist.

Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.

Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Aengus Ó Snodaigh agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamus Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin agus Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Faisnéiseadh dá réir sin go rabhthas tar éis diúltú don Cheist – diúltaíodh don leas.
Tairgeadh leasú 19 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus diúlaíodh dó.

20 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 22 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 23 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(v) Section 9 Amendment 18 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), proposed.
Question put.

The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Against:- Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

The Question was declared negatived accordingly – amendment negatived Amendment 19 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), proposed and negatived.
Amendment 20 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 22 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 23 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Page 109 of 139 Page 109 of 139 Page 109 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 24 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

25 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

26 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
27 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 28 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh leasú 29 (An Teachta Marc Ó Cathasaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 30 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus diúlaíodh dó.
31 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 24 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 25 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 26 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 27 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 28 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

Amendment 29 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 30 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

Amendment 31 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Tairgeadh leasú 28 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), diúlaíodh dó.

Amendment 32 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

33 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 33 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Tairgeadh Breisoideachais leasú 34 (an tAire agus Ardoideachais, Page 110 of 139 Page 110 of 139 Page 110 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 35 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus diúlaíodh dó.
36 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

37 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 27 (Minister for Further and Amendment 27 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Tairgeadh leasú 38 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 39 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), diúlaíodh dó.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(vi) Aontaíodh ailt 10, 11 agus 12.

Amendment 30 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Amendment 30 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

proposed and negatived.


(vii) Alt 13 Amendment 34 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 35 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

Amendment 36 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 37 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 38 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 39 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(vi) Section 10, 11 and 12, agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 40 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

(vii) Section 13.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(viii) Aontaíodh ailt 14 agus 15.

(ix) Alt 16.

Amendment 40 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section, agreed to.
Section, agreed to.

(viii) Sections 14 and 15, agreed to.

Amendment 33 (Minister for Further and Amendment 33 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 401(An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

(ix) Section 16.
(ix) Section 16.

Page 110 of 139 Page 110 of 139 Page 110 of 139 Page 111 of 139 Page 111 of 139 Page 111 of 139 Amendment 24 (Minister for Further and Amendment 24 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 25 (Minister for Further and Amendment 25 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 26 (Minister for Further and Amendment 26 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 28 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Amendment 28 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

proposed and negatived.

Amendment 29 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh) Amendment 29 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Amendment 31 (Minister for Further and Amendment 31 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 32 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Amendment 32 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

proposed and negatived.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 24 24 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 25 25 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 26 26 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 27 27 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 28 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 28 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus diúlaíodh dó.

diúlaíodh dó.
diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh leasú 29 (An Teachta Marc Ó Tairgeadh leasú 29 (An Teachta Marc Ó Cathasaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an Cathasaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 30 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 30 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus diúlaíodh dó.

diúlaíodh dó.
diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 31 31 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 28 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 28 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus diúlaíodh dó.

diúlaíodh dó.
diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 33 33 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 34 34 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 42 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 43 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Tairgeadh leasú 47 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh leasú 48 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus diúlaíodh dó.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(x) Alt 17.

Tairgeadh leasú 50 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xi) Alt 18.

Tairgeadh leasú 51 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), diúlaíodh dó.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.
Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xii) Aontaíodh alt 19 (xii) Alt 20 Tairgeadh leasú 52 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xiii) Aontaíodh ailt 21, 22 agus 23.

Amendment 41 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 42 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 43 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment 47 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

Amendment 48 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(x) Section 17.

Amendment 50 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section, agreed to.

(xi) Section 18.

Amendment 51 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

Section, agreed to.

(xi) Section 19, agreed to.

(xii) Section 20.

Amendment 52 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
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proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

(xiv) Alt 24.

55 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
Section, agreed to.

(xiii) Sections 21, 22 and 23, agreed to.

(xiv) Section 24.

Amendment 43 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 43 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

(xvi) Alt 27.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xv) Aontaíodh ailt 25 agus 26.

Amendment 55 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Tairgeadh leasú 56 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xvii) Alt 28.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xv) Sections 25 and 26, agreed to.

(xvi) Section 27.

Amendment 56 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Tairgeadh leasú 57 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Section, agreed to.

(xvii) Section 28.


(xviii) Aontaíodh ailt 29 go 32, go huile.

Amendment 57 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

(xix) Alt 33.

Section, agreed to.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 42 42 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh leasú 43 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Tairgeadh leasú 43 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 47 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 47 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus diúlaíodh dó.

diúlaíodh dó.
diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh leasú 48 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 48 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus diúlaíodh dó.

diúlaíodh dó.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(x) Alt 17.

(x) Alt 17. faoi chead.

faoi chead.


Tairgeadh leasú 50 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Tairgeadh leasú 50 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Tairgeadh leasú 51 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 51 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xi) Alt 18.

(xi) Alt 18. diúlaíodh dó.

diúlaíodh dó.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.


(xii) Aontaíodh alt 19 (xii) Aontaíodh alt 19 (xii) Alt 20 (xii) Alt 20 Amendment 42 (Minister for Further and Amendment 42 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 47 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Amendment 47 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

proposed and negatived.


Amendment 48 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Amendment 48 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

proposed and negatived.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(x) Section 17.

(x) Section 17.

Amendment 50 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) Amendment 50 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.

(xi) Section 18.

(xi) Section 18.


Amendment 51 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Amendment 51 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

proposed and negatived.

Tairgeadh leasú 52 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Tairgeadh leasú 52 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.

(xi) Section 19, agreed to.

(xi) Section 19, agreed to.


(xii) Section 20.

(xii) Section 20.

(xiii) Aontaíodh ailt 21, 22 agus 23.

(xiii) Aontaíodh ailt 21, 22 agus 23.

Amendment 52 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) Amendment 52 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Page 112 of 139 Page 112 of 139 Page 112 of 139 Tairgeadh leasú 59 (An Teachta Marc Ó Cathasaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Amendment 58 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 60 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 59 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Page 113 of 139 Page 113 of 139 Page 113 of 139 tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

(xviii) Sections 29 to 32, inclusive, agreed to.


(xix) Section 33. leasú 58 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Tairgeadh leasú 61 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 62 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus diúlaíodh dó.

63 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xx) Alt 34.

67 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 60 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

69 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
70 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 71 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh leasú 72 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 73 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 60 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment 61 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 62 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

Amendment 63 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xx) Section 34.

Amendment 67 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 68 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment 69 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 70 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 71 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

Amendment 72 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Page 114 of 139 Page 114 of 139 Page 114 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Tairgeadh leasú 61 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 61 (An Teachta Rós Ní Amendment 60 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 60 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 62 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 62 (An Teachta Rós Ní Amendment 61 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Amendment 61 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

diúlaíodh dó.

diúlaíodh dó.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 63 63 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xx) Alt 34.

(xx) Alt 34.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 67 67 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 60 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Tairgeadh leasú 60 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

faoi chead.
faoi chead.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 69 69 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 70 70 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh leasú 71 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 71 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus diúlaíodh dó.

diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh leasú 72 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 72 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.


Amendment 62 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Amendment 62 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

proposed and negatived.

Amendment 63 (Minister for Further and Amendment 63 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xx) Section 34.

(xx) Section 34.


Amendment 67 (Minister for Further and Amendment 67 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 68 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 68 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Amendment 69 (Minister for Further and Amendment 69 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 70 (Minister for Further and Amendment 70 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 71 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Amendment 71 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and negatived.

proposed and negatived.

Tairgeadh leasú 73 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Tairgeadh leasú 73 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Amendment 72 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) Amendment 72 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

faoi chead.

faoi chead.


Page 114 of 139 Page 114 of 139 Page 114 of 139 74 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 75 (An Teachta Marc Ó Cathasaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 76 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
77 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 78 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 79 (An Teachta Marc Ó Cathasaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 80 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
81 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 82 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus diúlaíodh dó.

Tairgeadh leasú 83 (An Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh), agus diúlaíodh dó.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Tharla Díospóireacht.

Amendment 73 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment 74 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 75 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 76 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 77 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 78 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment 79 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 80 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 81 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 82 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and negatived.

Amendment 83 (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) proposed and negatived.
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Section, as amended, agreed to.

Debate ensued 8.

ATHLÁ.

Further consideration of the Bill adjourned.

Chuaigh an Coiste ar athló ar 08.32 p.m. go dtí 5.30 p.m. Dé Céadaoin, 27 Aibreann, 2022.

8.

ADJOURNMENT.

The Committee adjourned at 08.32 p.m until 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 27 April, 2022.
IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE __________________ Dé Céadaoin, 27 Aibreann 2022 Wednesday, 27 April 2022 __________________ 9.

Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 05.30 p.m. 9.

The Committee met at 5.30 p.m. 10.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR4.

10.

MEMBERS PRESENT5.


An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach, Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamas Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig 4.Bhí an Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh i láthair [B.O.

106(3)].

5Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh attended [S.O.

106(3)].


Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.
Page 116 of 139 Page 116 of 139 Page 116 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Cuireadh breithniú breise ar an mBille ar Cuireadh breithniú breise ar an mBille ar Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

athló.

athló.

8.

ATHLÁ.

8.

ATHLÁ.

2022.

2022.


Chuaigh an Coiste ar athló ar 08.32 p.m. go Chuaigh an Coiste ar athló ar 08.32 p.m. go dtí 5.30 p.m. Dé Céadaoin, 27 Aibreann, dtí 5.30 p.m. Dé Céadaoin, 27 Aibreann, Debate ensued Debate ensued Further consideration of the Bill adjourned.

Further consideration of the Bill adjourned.

8.

ADJOURNMENT.

8.

ADJOURNMENT.

The Committee adjourned at 08.32 p.m until The Committee adjourned at 08.32 p.m until 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 27 April, 2022.


Ó Súileabháin.

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin agus Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.

11.

AN BILLE AN ÚDARÁIS UM ARD- OIDEACHAS, 2022.

11.HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY BILL 2022.

D’athchrom an Coiste ar an mBille a bhreithniú.

The Committee resumed consideration of the Bill.

(xxi) Alt 31.

(xxi) Section 35.

Tairgeadh leasú 84 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Amendment 84 (Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE __________________ __________________ Dé Céadaoin, 27 Aibreann 2022 Dé Céadaoin, 27 Aibreann 2022 Wednesday, 27 April 2022 Wednesday, 27 April 2022 __________________ __________________ 9.

Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 05.30 p.m. 9.

Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 05.30 p.m. 9.

The Committee met at 5.30 p.m. 9.


The Committee met at 5.30 p.m. 10.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR4.

10.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR4.

10.

MEMBERS PRESENT5.

10.

MEMBERS PRESENT5.
An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i (i gCeannas), An Teachta Síomón Ó gCeannas), An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach, Ailín Ó Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach, Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamas Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig Fearghail, Séamas Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig 4.Bhí an Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh i láthair [B.O.
106(3)].

4.Bhí an Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh i láthair [B.O.

106(3)].

5Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh attended [S.O.

106(3)].

5Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh attended [S.O.

106(3)].
Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Science), Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan, Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.


Page 116 of 139 Page 116 of 139 Page 116 of 139 85 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

86 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

87 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
88 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 85 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 86 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 87 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 88 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 89 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 89 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

91 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
Amendment 91 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

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Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxii) Alt 36.

(xxii) Section 36.

Tairgeadh leasú 92 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Amendment 92 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xxiii) Alt 37.

Section, agreed to.

(xxiii) Section 37.

Tairgeadh leasú 95 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 95 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

96 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
Amendment 96 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxiv) Alt 38.

(xxiv) Section 38.

Tairgeadh leasú 104 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 105 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Tairgeadh leasú 106 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 107 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 104 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 105 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 106 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 107 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xxv) Alt 39.

Section, agreed to.

(xxv) Section 39.

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Amendment 108 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xxvi) Alt 40.

Section, agreed to.


(xxvi) Section 40.

109 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

110 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 109 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 110 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxvii) Alt 41.

(xxvii) Section 41.

111 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 111 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.


Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxviii) Alt 42.

(xxviii) Section 42.

112 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 112 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxix) Alt 43.

(xxix) Section 43.


Tairgeadh leasú 113 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 114 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 113 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 114 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Page 119 of 139 Page 119 of 139 Page 119 of 139 Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.


Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxii) Alt 36.

(xxii) Alt 36.

(xxii) Section 36.

(xxii) Section 36.

Tairgeadh leasú 92 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Tairgeadh leasú 92 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Amendment 92 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 92 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

faoi chead.


faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xxiii) Alt 37.

(xxiii) Alt 37. faoi chead.

faoi chead.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.

(xxiii) Section 37.

(xxiii) Section 37.


Tairgeadh leasú 95 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Tairgeadh leasú 95 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, Amendment 95 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 95 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 96 96 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 96 (Minister for Further and Amendment 96 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.


Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxiv) Alt 38.

(xxiv) Alt 38.

(xxiv) Section 38.

(xxiv) Section 38.


Tairgeadh leasú 104 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 104 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Amendment 104 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 104 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Tairgeadh leasú 105 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 105 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Amendment 105 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 105 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Tairgeadh leasú 106 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 106 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Amendment 106 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 106 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Tairgeadh leasú 107 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 107 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Amendment 107 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 107 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.


Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xxv) Alt 39.

(xxv) Alt 39.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.

(xxv) Section 39.

(xxv) Section 39.

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Amendment 115 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Section, agreed to.

(xxx) Aontaíodh alt 44.

(xxx) Section 44, agreed to.

(xxxi) Alt 45.

(xxxi) Section 45.

116 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 116 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 117 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Amendment 117 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxxii) Alt 46.

(xxxii) Section 46.

118 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 119 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Tairgeadh leasú 120 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

121 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 118 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 119 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment 120 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 121 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxxiii) Alt 47.

(xxxiii) Section 47.


Tairgeadh Breisoideachais leasú 122 tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Page 120 of 139 Page 120 of 139 Page 120 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 123 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Tairgeadh leasú 124 (An Teachta Marc Ó Cathasaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 125 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Amendment 122 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 123 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment 124 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 125 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

(xxxiv) Alt 48.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 126 (An Teachta Marc Ó Cathasaigh), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xxxiv) Section 48.

Amendment 126 (Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

(xxxv) Aontaíodh ailt 49 go 54, go huile.

Section, agreed to.

(xxxvi) Alt 59.


(xxxv) Sections 49 to 54, inclusive, agreed to.

129 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

(xxxvi) Section 59.

Amendment 129 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xxxvii) Aontaíodh ailt 56 go 60, go huile.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxxviii) Alt 61.


(xxxvii) Sections 56 to 60, inclusive, agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 115 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 115 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 115 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 115 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.
Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.

(xxx) Aontaíodh alt 44.

(xxx) Aontaíodh alt 44.

(xxx) Section 44, agreed to.

(xxx) Section 44, agreed to.

(xxxi) Alt 45.

(xxxi) Alt 45.

(xxxi) Section 45.

(xxxi) Section 45.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 116 116 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh leasú 117 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 117 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 116 (Minister for Further and Amendment 116 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 117 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 117 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxxii) Alt 46.

(xxxii) Alt 46.

(xxxii) Section 46.

(xxxii) Section 46.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 118 118 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 118 (Minister for Further and Amendment 118 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.


Tairgeadh leasú 119 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 119 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Amendment 119 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 119 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.


Tairgeadh leasú 120 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 120 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 121 121 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Amendment 120 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 120 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 121 (Minister for Further and Amendment 121 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.


Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxxiii) Alt 47.

(xxxiii) Alt 47.

(xxxiii) Section 47.

(xxxiii) Section 47.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 122 122 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Page 120 of 139 Page 120 of 139 Page 120 of 139 Tairgeadh leasú 131 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Page 121 of 139 Page 121 of 139 Page 121 of 139 (Rós Ní agus (xxxviii) Section 61.

Amendment 130 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and agreed to.

Tairgeadh Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), aontaíodh an leasú.

leasú 130 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xxxix) Alt 62.

Tairgeadh leasú 132 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Tairgeadh leasú 133 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xl) Aontaíodh alt 63.

(xli) Alt 64.

Tairgeadh leasú 134 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

135 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 136 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
137 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

138 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xlii) Alt 65.

Amendment 131 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xxxix) Section 62.
(xxxix) Section 62.

Amendment 132 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 133 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section, agreed to.

(xl) Section 63, agreed to.

(xli) Section 64.

Amendment 134 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 135 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 136 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 137 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 138 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


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(xlii) Section 65.

139a leasú Tairgeadh tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
(an Tairgeadh leasú 140 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 141 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Amendment 139 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 139a (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 140 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 141 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

(xliii) Alt 66.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 142 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

(xliii) Section 66.

Scriosadh alt 66.

(xliv) Alt 67.

143 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
144 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 145 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xlv) Aontaíodh alt 68.

Amendment 142 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section 66 deleted.

(xliv) Section 67.


Amendment 143 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 144 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 145 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Page 123 of 139 Page 123 of 139 Page 123 of 139 Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xxxix) Alt 62.

(xxxix) Alt 62.


Tairgeadh leasú 132 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 132 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 133 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 133 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.
Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xl) Aontaíodh alt 63.

(xl) Aontaíodh alt 63.

(xli) Alt 64.

(xli) Alt 64.

Tairgeadh leasú 134 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 134 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.
leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 135 135 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 136 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 136 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 137 137 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 138 138 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 131 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 131 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


(xxxix) Section 62.

(xxxix) Section 62.

Amendment 132 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 132 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 133 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 133 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

(xl) Section 63, agreed to.

(xl) Section 63, agreed to.

(xli) Section 64.

(xli) Section 64.


Amendment 134 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 134 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 135 (Minister for Further and Amendment 135 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 136 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 136 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 137 (Minister for Further and Amendment 137 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 138 (Minister for Further and Amendment 138 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

(xlii) Alt 65.

(xlii) Alt 65.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


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Tairgeadh leasú 146 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xlvii) Alt 70.

Tairgeadh leasú 147 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 148 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
149 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xlviii) Aontaíodh ailt 71 go 73, go huile.

(xlix) Alt 74.

Tairgeadh leasú 150 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 18 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáín).

Cuireadh an Cheist.

Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.


Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), (i Na Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xlv) Section 68, agreed to.

(xlvi) Section 69.

Amendment 146 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section, agreed to.

(xlvii) Section 70.


Amendment 147 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 148 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 149 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xlviii) Sections 71 to 73, inclusive, agreed to.

(xlix) Section 74.

Amendment 150 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment 151 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed.

Question put.

The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Page 124 of 139 Page 124 of 139 Page 124 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 gCeannas), Ailín Ó Fearghail, Séamus Ó Ceallacháin, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin agus Marc Ó Cathasaigh.
Faisnéiseadh dá réir sin go rabhthas tar éis diúltú don Cheist – diúltaíodh don leas.

Against:- Deputy Simon Harris (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Alan Farrell, Jim O’Callaghan, Pádraig O Sullivan and Marc Ó Cathasaigh.

Tairgeadh leasú 152 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
The Question was declared negatived accordingly – amendment negatived 154 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 152 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(l) Aontaíodh ailt 75 agus 76.

Amendment 154 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

(lx) Alt 77.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


157 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Tairgeadh leasú 158 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 159 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxi) Aontaíodh ailt 78 agus 79.


160 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

(l) Sections 75 and 76, agreed to.

(lx) Section 77.

Amendment 157 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 158 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment 159 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(lxi) Sections 78 and 79, agreed to.

Amendment 160 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Page 125 of 139 Page 125 of 139 Page 125 of 139 Tairgeadh leasú 146 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 146 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an (xlvi) Section 69.

(xlvi) Section 69.
(xlvi) Section 69.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xlv) Section 68, agreed to.

(xlv) Section 68, agreed to.

(xlvi) Alt 69.

(xlvi) Alt 69. leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(xlvii) Alt 70.

(xlvii) Alt 70.

Tairgeadh leasú 147 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 147 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.
leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 148 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 148 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 149 149 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Amendment 146 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 146 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.

(xlvii) Section 70.

(xlvii) Section 70.

Amendment 147 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 147 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Amendment 148 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 148 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 149 (Minister for Further and Amendment 149 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


(xlviii) Aontaíodh ailt 71 go 73, go huile.

(xlviii) Aontaíodh ailt 71 go 73, go huile.

(xlix) Alt 74.

(xlix) Alt 74.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xlviii) Sections 71 to 73, inclusive, agreed to.

(xlviii) Sections 71 to 73, inclusive, agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 150 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 150 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.


(xlix) Section 74.

(xlix) Section 74.

Tairgeadh leasú 18 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Tairgeadh leasú 18 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 150 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 150 (Deputy Rose Conway- Ríordáín).

Ríordáín).

Cuireadh an Cheist.

Cuireadh an Cheist.

Amendment 151 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 151 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Rinne an Coiste vótáil: Tá, 3; Níl, 6.


Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Tá:- Na Teachtaí Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire agus Breathnach, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An Níl:- An Teachta Síomón Ó hEarchaí (An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Na Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh Na Teachtaí Pól Mac Eochaidh (i (i proposed.

proposed.

Question put.

Question put.


The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 The Committee divided: For, 3; Against, 6 For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, For:- Deputies Rose Conway-Walsh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Ríordáin.

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Tairgeadh leasú 161 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

162 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

Section, agreed to.

(lxiii) Section 80.

Amendment 161 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxiv) Aontaíodh ailt 81, 82 agus 83.


Amendment 162 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

(lxv) Alt 84.

163 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

164 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
165 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

166 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

167 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(lxiv) Sections 81, 82 and 83, agreed to.

(lxv) Section 84.
(lxv) Section 84.

Amendment 163 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 164 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 165 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 166 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxvi) Alt 85.

Amendment 167 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Page 126 of 139 Page 126 of 139 Page 126 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 (lxiv) Aontaíodh ailt 81, 82 agus 83.

(lxiv) Aontaíodh ailt 81, 82 agus 83.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Science), proposed and agreed to.

(lxiii) Alt 80.

(lxiii) Alt 80.

Tairgeadh leasú 161 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 161 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.
leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 162 162 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxv) Alt 84.

(lxv) Alt 84.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 163 163 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 164 164 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 165 165 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 166 166 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 167 167 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxvi) Alt 85.

(lxvi) Alt 85.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.


section inserted.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.

(lxiii) Section 80.

(lxiii) Section 80.

Amendment 161 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 161 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 162 (Minister for Further and Amendment 162 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


(lxiv) Sections 81, 82 and 83, agreed to.

(lxiv) Sections 81, 82 and 83, agreed to.

(lxv) Section 84.

(lxv) Section 84.

Amendment 163 (Minister for Further and Amendment 163 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 164 (Minister for Further and Amendment 164 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 165 (Minister for Further and Amendment 165 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 166 (Minister for Further and Amendment 166 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 167 (Minister for Further and Amendment 167 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Page 126 of 139 Page 126 of 139 Page 126 of 139 (an 167a leasú tAire Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

(an 167b leasú Tairgeadh tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.


(an 167c leasú tAire Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(lxvii) Alt 86.

169 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxviii) Alt 87.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(lxvi) Section 85.
(lxvi) Section 85.

Amendment 167a (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

Amendment 167b (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

Amendment 167c (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

Section, agreed to.

(lxvii) Section 86.


Amendment 169 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Tairgeadh leasú 172 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(lxviii) Section 87.

173 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
174 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 172 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 173 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Page 127 of 139 Page 127 of 139 Page 127 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Tairgeadh leasú 175 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 174 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

176 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
Tairgeadh leasú 177 (An Teachta Rós Ní agus Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

178 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

179 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

180 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxix) Aontaíodh alt 88.

(lxx) Alt 89.

181 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxxi) Alt 90.

182 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 175 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment 176 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 177 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 178 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 179 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 180 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(lxix) Section 88, agreed to.

(lxx) Section 89.

Amendment 181 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxxi) Section 90.
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leasú, faoi chead.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

(lxxii) Aontaíodh alt 91.

(lxxiii) Alt 92.

Amendment 182 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 176 176 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh leasú 177 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 177 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 178 178 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 179 179 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 180 180 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxix) Aontaíodh alt 88.

(lxix) Aontaíodh alt 88.

(lxx) Alt 89.

(lxx) Alt 89.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 181 181 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxxi) Alt 90.

(lxxi) Alt 90.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 182 182 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 175 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 175 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Amendment 176 (Minister for Further and Amendment 176 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 177 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 177 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Amendment 178 (Minister for Further and Amendment 178 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 179 (Minister for Further and Amendment 179 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 180 (Minister for Further and Amendment 180 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(lxix) Section 88, agreed to.

(lxix) Section 88, agreed to.

(lxx) Section 89.

(lxx) Section 89.


Amendment 181 (Minister for Further and Amendment 181 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(lxxi) Section 90.

(lxxi) Section 90.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


Page 128 of 139 Page 128 of 139 Page 128 of 139 (an 182a leasú Tairgeadh tAire agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(lxxiv) Alt 93.

(an 182b leasú Tairgeadh tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.


(an 182c leasú tAire Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

(an 182d leasú tAire Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

(an 182e leasú Tairgeadh tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

tAire Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

leasú 182f (an leasú tAire Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), 182g (an Section, as amended, agreed to.

(lxxii) Section 91, agreed to.

(lxxiii) Section 92.

Amendment 182a (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
– new section inserted.

Section, agreed to.

(lxxiv) Section 93.

Amendment 182b (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

Amendment 182c (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

Amendment 182d (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.


Amendment 182e (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

Amendment 182f (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Page 129 of 139 Page 129 of 139 Page 129 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.


Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(lxxv) Alt 94.

(an 182h leasú Tairgeadh tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(lxxvi) Aontaíodh ailt 75 agus 76.

(lxxvii) Alt 97.

183 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
Tairgeadh leasú 184 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 185 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

186 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

187 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
188 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 182g (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

Section, agreed to.

(lxxv) Section 94.

Amendment 182h (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

Section, agreed to.


(lxxvi) Sections 95 and 96, agreed to.

(lxxvii) Section 97.

Amendment 183 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 184 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 185 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 186 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 187 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Page 130 of 139 Page 130 of 139 Page 130 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach Science), proposed and agreed to.
– new Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new (lxxvii) Aontaíodh alt 98.

(lxxix) Alt 99.

189 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

190 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

191 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
192 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xc) Alt 100.

193 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xci) Alt 101.

194 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
Amendment 188 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(lxxviii) Section 98, agreed to.

(lxxix) Section 99.

Amendment 189 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 190 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 191 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 192 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xc) Section 100.

Amendment 193 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.


(xcii) Aontaíodh ailt 102 go 106, go huile.

(xci) Section 101.

(xciii) Alt 107.

Page 131 of 139 Page 131 of 139 Page 131 of 139 an t-alt nua.

an t-alt nua.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(lxxv) Alt 94.

(lxxv) Alt 94.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 182h 182h (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
-cuireadh isteach agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

an t-alt nua.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

(lxxvi) Aontaíodh ailt 75 agus 76.

(lxxvi) Aontaíodh ailt 75 agus 76.

(lxxvii) Alt 97.

(lxxvii) Alt 97.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 183 183 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh leasú 184 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 184 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

Tairgeadh leasú 185 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 185 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 186 186 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 187 187 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 188 188 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

section inserted.

section inserted.


Amendment 182g (Minister for Further and Amendment 182g (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

section inserted.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.

(lxxv) Section 94.

(lxxv) Section 94. section inserted.

section inserted.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.


Amendment 182h (Minister for Further and Amendment 182h (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new (lxxvi) Sections 95 and 96, agreed to.

(lxxvi) Sections 95 and 96, agreed to.

(lxxvii) Section 97.

(lxxvii) Section 97.


Amendment 183 (Minister for Further and Amendment 183 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 184 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 184 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Amendment 185 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 185 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 186 (Minister for Further and Amendment 186 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 187 (Minister for Further and Amendment 187 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


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Amendment 194 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


(xcii) Sections 102 to 106, inclusive, agreed to.

(xciv) Aontaíodh ailt 108 go 115, go huile.

(xciii) Section 107.

(xcv) Alt 116.

Tairgeadh leasú 196 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

197 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
198 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

199 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xcvi) Aontaíodh ailt 117 agus 118.

(xcvii) Alt 119.

199a leasú tAire Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
(an Amendment 195 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xciv) Sections 108 to 115, inclusive, agreed to.

(xcv) Section 116.

Amendment 196 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 197 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
Amendment 198 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 199 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xcvi) Sections 117 and 118, agreed to.

(xcviii) Aontaíodh ailt 120 go 122, go huile.

(xcvii) Section 119.

(xcix) Alt 124.


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201 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.
202 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(c) Aontaíodh alt 125.

(an 202a leasú Tairgeadh tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

-cuireadh isteach an t-alt nua.

(ci) Alt 126.

Tairgeadh leasú 203 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Tairgeadh leasú 204 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

205 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú Tairgeadh leasú 206 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 199a (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


(xcviii) Sections 120 to 122, inclusive, agreed to.

(xcix) Section 124.

Amendment 200 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 201 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 202 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


(c) Section 125, agreed to.

Amendment 202a (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

– new section inserted.

(ci) Section 126.

Amendment 203 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 204 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.
Page 133 of 139 Page 133 of 139 Page 133 of 139 Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 195 195 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 194 (Minister for Further and Amendment 194 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.


Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xcii) Sections 102 to 106, inclusive, agreed to.

(xcii) Sections 102 to 106, inclusive, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xciv) Aontaíodh ailt 108 go 115, go huile.

(xciv) Aontaíodh ailt 108 go 115, go huile.

(xciii) Section 107.

(xciii) Section 107.

(xcv) Alt 116.

(xcv) Alt 116.


Tairgeadh leasú 196 (An Teachta Rós Ní Tairgeadh leasú 196 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Amendment 195 (Minister for Further and Amendment 195 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

(xciv) Sections 108 to 115, inclusive, agreed (xciv) Sections 108 to 115, inclusive, agreed Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 197 197 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

to.

to.

(xcv) Section 116.

(xcv) Section 116.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 198 198 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 199 199 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xcvi) Aontaíodh ailt 117 agus 118.

(xcvi) Aontaíodh ailt 117 agus 118.

(xcvii) Alt 119.

(xcvii) Alt 119.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 199a 199a (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 196 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 196 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Amendment 197 (Minister for Further and Amendment 197 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Amendment 198 (Minister for Further and Amendment 198 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 199 (Minister for Further and Amendment 199 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Section, as amended, agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(xcvi) Sections 117 and 118, agreed to.

(xcvi) Sections 117 and 118, agreed to.


(xcviii) Aontaíodh ailt 120 go 122, go (xcviii) Aontaíodh ailt 120 go 122, go (xcvii) Section 119.

(xcvii) Section 119. huile.

huile.

(xcix) Alt 124.

(xcix) Alt 124.

Page 132 of 139 Page 132 of 139 Page 132 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Tairgeadh leasú 207 (An Teachta Rós Ní Chonnmhacháin-Breathnach), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.
Amendment 205 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(cii) Alt 127.

Tairgeadh leasú 208 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Amendment 206 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 207 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

(ciii) Aontaíodh alt 128.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


(civ) Sceideal 1.

(cii) Section 127.

209 leasú Tairgeadh tAire (an Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

210 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Amendment 208 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Section, agreed to.

(ciii) Section 128, agreed to.

(civ) Schedule 1.


Aontaíodh sceideal, mar a leasaíodh (cv) Aontaíodh sceideal 2, 3 agus 4.

Amendment 209 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

(cvi) Teideal 214 leasú tAire (an Tairgeadh agus Ardoideachais, Breisoideachais Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an teideal, mar a leasaíodh.


Amendment 210 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Schedule, as amended, agreed to.

(cv) Schedules 2, 3 and 4, agreed to.

(cvi) Title Amendment 214 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.
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tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.


Amendment 205 (Minister for Further and Amendment 205 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Title, as amended, agreed to.

12.

CRÍOCHNÚ AN GHNÓ.

12.

CONCLUSION OF BUSINESS.

Amendment 206 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 206 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.


Chríochnaigh an Coiste a bhreithniú ar an mBille ar 08.14 p.m.

The Committee concluded its consideration of the Bill at 8.14 p.m. Amendment 207 (Deputy Rose Conway- Amendment 207 (Deputy Rose Conway- Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

Walsh) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

13.

TEACHTAIREACHT ÉIREANN.

CHUIG DÁIL 13.

MESSAGE TO DÁIL ÉIREANN.

(ciii) Aontaíodh alt 128.

(ciii) Aontaíodh alt 128.

Section, as amended, agreed to.


Section, as amended, agreed to.

(civ) Sceideal 1.

(civ) Sceideal 1.

(cii) Section 127.

(cii) Section 127.

Cuireadh teachtaireacht chun na Dála á chur in iúl di gur chríochnaigh an Coiste a bhreithniú ar an mBille agus go raibh leasuithe déanta aige air.

Message sent to the Dáil acquainting it that the Committee had completed its consideration of the Bill and had made amendments thereto.
Amendment 208 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) Amendment 208 (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin) proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

proposed and, by leave, withdrawn.

14.

Athlá.

14.

Adjournment.

Chuaigh an Coiste ar athló ar 08.14 p.m sine die.

The Committee adjourned at 08.14 p.m sine die.

(cv) Aontaíodh sceideal 2, 3 agus 4.

(cv) Aontaíodh sceideal 2, 3 agus 4.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


Amendment 209 (Minister for Further and Amendment 209 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Paul Kehoe, T.D.

Cathaoirleach Date:27/04/2022 Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an t-alt, mar a leasaíodh.

(cii) Alt 127.

(cii) Alt 127.


Tairgeadh leasú 208 (An Teachta Aodhán Tairgeadh leasú 208 (An Teachta Aodhán Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an Ó Ríordáin), agus tarraingíodh siar an leasú, faoi chead.

leasú, faoi chead.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Aontaíodh an t-alt.

Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 209 209 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 210 210 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.


Aontaíodh sceideal, mar a leasaíodh Aontaíodh sceideal, mar a leasaíodh (cvi) Teideal (cvi) Teideal Tairgeadh Tairgeadh leasú leasú 214 214 (an (an tAire tAire Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), agus aontaíodh an leasú.

agus aontaíodh an leasú.

Aontaíodh an teideal, mar a leasaíodh.

Aontaíodh an teideal, mar a leasaíodh.

Section, agreed to.

Section, agreed to.


(ciii) Section 128, agreed to.

(ciii) Section 128, agreed to.

(civ) Schedule 1.

(civ) Schedule 1.

Amendment 210 (Minister for Further and Amendment 210 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.

Schedule, as amended, agreed to.

Schedule, as amended, agreed to.

(cv) Schedules 2, 3 and 4, agreed to.


(cv) Schedules 2, 3 and 4, agreed to.

(cvi) Title (cvi) Title Amendment 214 (Minister for Further and Amendment 214 (Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), proposed and agreed to.

Science), proposed and agreed to.


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Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 1 p.m. 1.

The Committee met at 1 p.m. 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR 2.


MEMBERS PRESENT Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: The following Members were present: An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), An Teachta Norma Ní Fhoghlú tAire Oideachais), na Teachtaí (An Donnachadh Ó Laoghaire agus Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Norma Foley TD (Minister for Education), Deputies Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin 3.

AN BILLE OIDEACHAIS (LIGEAN ISTEACH I SCOILEANNA), 2020 3.

EDUCATION (ADMISSION TO SCHOOLS) BILL 2020.


Chrom an Coiste ar an mBille a bhreithniú.

The Committee consideration.

took the Bill into (i) Aontáiodh ailt 1 agus 2.

(i) Section 1 and 2, agreed to.

(ii) Aontaíodh an teideal.

(ii) Title, agreed to.

4.

CRÍOCHNÚ AN GHNÓ.

4.

CONCLUSION OF BUSINESS.

Chríochnaigh an Coiste a bhreithniú ar an mBille ar 1.18 p.m.

The consideration of the Bill at 1.18 p.m. Committee concluded its 5.

TEACHTAIREACHT CHUIG DÁIL ÉIREANN.

5.

MESSAGE TO DÁIL ÉIREANN.


Cuireadh teachtaireacht chun na Dála á chur in iúl di gur chríochnaigh an Coiste a bhreithniú ar an mBille agus níl leasuithe déanta aige air Message sent to the Dáil acquainting it that its the Committee had consideration of the Bill and had made no amendments thereto.

completed 6.

ATHLÁ.

Chuaigh an Coiste ar athló ar 1.18 p.m. sine die.

6.

ADJOURNMENT.

The Committee adjourned at 1.18 p.m. sine die.


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Cathaoirleach Date: 28 June 2022 Page 137 of 139 Page 137 of 139 Page 137 of 139 IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE __________________ __________________ Dé Máirt, 28 June 2022 Dé Máirt, 28 June 2022 Tuesday, 28 June 2022 Tuesday, 28 June 2022 __________________ __________________ 1.

Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 1 p.m. 1.

Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 1 p.m. 1.

The Committee met at 1 p.m. 1.

The Committee met at 1 p.m. 2.


COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR 2.

MEMBERS PRESENT 2.
MEMBERS PRESENT Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: The following Members were present: The following Members were present: An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i (i gCeannas), An Teachta Norma Ní Fhoghlú gCeannas), An Teachta Norma Ní Fhoghlú (An (An tAire Oideachais), na Teachtaí tAire Oideachais), na Teachtaí Donnachadh Ó Laoghaire agus Aodhán Ó Donnachadh Ó Laoghaire agus Aodhán Ó Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Norma Foley TD (Minister for Education), Norma Foley TD (Minister for Education), Deputies Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Deputies Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Ríordáin Ríordáin 3.
AN BILLE OIDEACHAIS (LIGEAN ISTEACH 3.

AN BILLE OIDEACHAIS (LIGEAN ISTEACH 3.

EDUCATION (ADMISSION TO SCHOOLS) 3.

EDUCATION (ADMISSION TO SCHOOLS) I SCOILEANNA), 2020 I SCOILEANNA), 2020 BILL 2020.

BILL 2020.

Chrom an Coiste ar an mBille a bhreithniú.

Chrom an Coiste ar an mBille a bhreithniú.

The Committee The Committee took took the Bill the Bill into into consideration.

consideration.

(i) (i) Aontáiodh ailt 1 agus 2.

Aontáiodh ailt 1 agus 2.

(i) (i) Section 1 and 2, agreed to.


Section 1 and 2, agreed to.

(ii) (ii) Aontaíodh an teideal.

Aontaíodh an teideal.

(ii) (ii) Title, agreed to.

Title, agreed to.

4.

CRÍOCHNÚ AN GHNÓ.

4.

CRÍOCHNÚ AN GHNÓ.

4.

CONCLUSION OF BUSINESS.

4.

CONCLUSION OF BUSINESS.


Chríochnaigh an Coiste a bhreithniú ar an Chríochnaigh an Coiste a bhreithniú ar an The The Committee Committee concluded concluded its its mBille ar 1.18 p.m. mBille ar 1.18 p.m. consideration of the Bill at 1.18 p.m. consideration of the Bill at 1.18 p.m. 5.

TEACHTAIREACHT CHUIG DÁIL ÉIREANN.

5.

TEACHTAIREACHT CHUIG DÁIL ÉIREANN.

5.

MESSAGE TO DÁIL ÉIREANN.

5.

MESSAGE TO DÁIL ÉIREANN.
Cuireadh teachtaireacht chun na Dála á Cuireadh teachtaireacht chun na Dála á chur in iúl di gur chríochnaigh an Coiste a chur in iúl di gur chríochnaigh an Coiste a bhreithniú ar an mBille agus níl leasuithe bhreithniú ar an mBille agus níl leasuithe Message sent to the Dáil acquainting it that Message sent to the Dáil acquainting it that the Committee had the Committee had completed completed its its consideration of the Bill and had made no consideration of the Bill and had made no déanta aige air déanta aige air 6.
ATHLÁ.

6.

ATHLÁ.

die.

die.

amendments thereto.

amendments thereto.

6.

ADJOURNMENT.

6.

ADJOURNMENT.

die.

die.


Chuaigh an Coiste ar athló ar 1.18 p.m. sine Chuaigh an Coiste ar athló ar 1.18 p.m. sine The Committee adjourned at 1.18 p.m. sine The Committee adjourned at 1.18 p.m. sine Page 136 of 139 Page 136 of 139 Page 136 of 139 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 IMEACHTAÍ AN ROGHCHOISTE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE __________________ Dé Céadaoin, 30 Samhain 2022 Wednesday, 30 November 2022 __________________ 1.
Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 17.34 p.m. 1.

The Committee met at 17.34 p.m. 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR 2.

MEMBERS PRESENT Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: The following Members were present: An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i gCeannas), An Teachta Norma Ní Fhoghlú (An tAire Oideachais), An Teachta Niall Ó Coileáin, (an tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), na Teachtaí Rós.

Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin.
Marc Ó Cathasaigh agus Cathal Mac Concradha.

Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Norma Foley (Minister for Education), Deputy Niall Collins (Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science), Deputies Rose Conway Walsh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Pádraig Ó Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh and Cathal Crowe.

3.

BREITHNIÚ AR MHEASTACHÁIN GCOMHAIR SEIRBHÍSÍ POIBLÍ.

I 3.

CONSIDERATION OF ESTIMATES FOR PUBLIC SERVICES.


Bhreithnigh an Coiste an Meastachán (na Meastacháin) seo a leanas i gcomhair Seirbhísí Poiblí don bhliain dar críoch an 31 Nollaig, 2022 – The Committee considered the following Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31st December 2022 – Vóta 26 (An Roinn Oideachais) (Meastachán Forlíontach).

Vote 26 (Education) (Supplementary Estimate).


45 (Breisoideachas Vóta agus Ardoideachas, Taighde, Nuálaíocht agus (Meastachán Forlíontach ) Eolaíocht) (Further Vote 45 and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science) (Supplementary Estimate).

Críochnaíodh Meastachán.

an breithniú ar an Consideration of concluded.


the Estimate was Page 138 of 139 Page 138 of 139 Page 138 of 139 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 AN TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2022 Annual Report 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Cuireadh teachtaireacht chun na Dála de réir Bhuan-Ordú 90 á chur in iúl di gur chríochnaigh an Coiste a bhreithniú ar an Meastachán.
Message sent to the Dáil in accordance with Standing Order 90 acquainting it that its the Committee had consideration of the Estimate.

completed 4.

ATHLÁ.

4.

ADJOURNMENT.

Chuaigh an Coiste ar athló ar 19.23 sine die.

The Committee adjourned at 19.23 sine die.

Paul Kehoe, T.D.

Chairman Date: 30 November 2022 Bhí an Teachta Seosaimhín Ní Mhadagáin, (an t Aire Stáit ag an Roinn Oideachais) i láthair [B.O.

106(3)].
106(3)].

1Deputy Deputy Josepha Madigan (Minister of State at the Department of Education) attended [S.O.

106(3)].

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Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 17.34 p.m. 1.

Chruinnigh an Coiste ar 17.34 p.m. 1.

The Committee met at 17.34 p.m. 1.

The Committee met at 17.34 p.m. 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR 2.

COMHALTAÍ I LÁTHAIR 2.

MEMBERS PRESENT 2.
MEMBERS PRESENT Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: Bhí na comhaltaí seo a leanas i láthair: The following Members were present: The following Members were present: An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh An Teachta Pól Mac Eochaidh (i (i gCeannas), An Teachta Norma Ní Fhoghlú gCeannas), An Teachta Norma Ní Fhoghlú (An tAire Oideachais), An Teachta Niall Ó (An tAire Oideachais), An Teachta Niall Ó Coileáin, (an tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Coileáin, (an tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Breisoideachais Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), na Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta), na Teachtaí Rós.
Ní Chonnmhacháin- Teachtaí Rós.

Ní Chonnmhacháin- Breathnach, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Breathnach, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Pádraig Ó Súileabháin.

Marc Ó Cathasaigh Pádraig Ó Súileabháin.

Marc Ó Cathasaigh agus Cathal Mac Concradha.

agus Cathal Mac Concradha.
Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Deputy Paul Kehoe (in the Chair), Deputy Norma Foley (Minister for Education), Norma Foley (Minister for Education), Deputy Niall Collins (Minister of State at Deputy Niall Collins (Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Education, Research, Innovation and Innovation and Science), Deputies Rose Conway Walsh, Science), Deputies Rose Conway Walsh, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Pádraig Ó Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Pádraig Ó Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh and Cathal Sullivan, Marc Ó Cathasaigh and Cathal Crowe.
Crowe.

3.

BREITHNIÚ AR MHEASTACHÁIN 3.

BREITHNIÚ AR MHEASTACHÁIN I I 3.

CONSIDERATION OF ESTIMATES FOR 3.

CONSIDERATION OF ESTIMATES FOR GCOMHAIR SEIRBHÍSÍ POIBLÍ.

GCOMHAIR SEIRBHÍSÍ POIBLÍ.

PUBLIC SERVICES.

PUBLIC SERVICES.
Bhreithnigh an Coiste an Meastachán (na Bhreithnigh an Coiste an Meastachán (na Meastacháin) seo a leanas i gcomhair Meastacháin) seo a leanas i gcomhair Seirbhísí Poiblí don bhliain dar críoch an Seirbhísí Poiblí don bhliain dar críoch an The Committee considered the following The Committee considered the following Estimates for Public Services for the year Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31st December 2022 – ending 31st December 2022 – 31 Nollaig, 2022 – 31 Nollaig, 2022 – Vóta 26 (An Roinn Oideachais) Vóta 26 (An Roinn Oideachais) Vote 26 (Education) (Supplementary Vote 26 (Education) (Supplementary (Meastachán Forlíontach).


Estimate).

Estimate).

Vóta Vóta 45 45 (Breisoideachas (Breisoideachas agus agus Ardoideachas, Taighde, Nuálaíocht Ardoideachas, Taighde, Nuálaíocht agus agus Eolaíocht) Eolaíocht) (Meastachán (Meastachán Forlíontach ) Forlíontach ) Vote 45 Vote 45 (Further (Further and Higher and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Education, Research, Innovation and Science) (Supplementary Estimate).

Science) (Supplementary Estimate).


Críochnaíodh Críochnaíodh an an breithniú breithniú ar ar an an Consideration of Consideration of the Estimate was the Estimate was Meastachán.

Meastachán.

concluded.

concluded.


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