Dáil Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 12:30

Universities regulation Bill

Summary

The Chair asks Deputies to avoid speeches on promised legislation; Dessie Ellis asks about university pay and governance disparities, and the Taoiseach says the amendment Bill is being developed for publication later this year.

Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

There are 14 Deputies indicating that they wish to ask questions about promised legislation so I ask that they refrain from making speeches.

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Dessie Ellis Sinn Féin

Many universities have different pay, allowance and pension structures. They are not answerable to the Government or the people and operate independently.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I ask the Deputy to leave out the speech, thanks.

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Dessie Ellis Sinn Féin

The universities (amendment) Bill is designed to give powers to the Minister to regulate the sector. When will the Bill be published and the discrepancies addressed?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The heads of that Bill were cleared last October. Work is proceeding on the development of the Bill itself, which is due for publication later this year.

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