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An Cathaoirleach: A Senator may only speak once on Report Stage except the proposer to an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each amendment must be seconded. Due to a printing error, the asterisk denoting Government amendments was omitted from amendments Nos. 2, 3, and 7.

Amendments Nos. 33, 34 and 35 are related to Government amendment No. 1 and all may be discussed together.

Government amendment No. 1:

In page 6, between lines 35 and 36, to insert the following:

“(b) in relation to the appointment of a new governing authority after the suspension of a governing authority of a university under section 20 (4), the Visitor of that university,”.

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach) Niamh Bhreathnach

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Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach): These amendments deal with the suspension of [319] the governing authority and address concerns expressed on Committee Stage. The effects of these amendments are twofold. First, the visitor will now consult persons within the university as well as the Minister on the person or persons to act as the governing authority until the new governing authority is appointed. Second, the visitor will ensure that a new governing authority is put in place as soon as is practicable after a suspension. The period of suspension, however, cannot exceed one year. Following the period of suspension the visitor will perform the functions of the commission in determining the composition of the new governing authority and will consult within the university while acting in this capacity.

Mr. Norris Mr. Norris

Mr. Norris: We agree with these amendments. They go some way to meet our concerns, which we welcome. We hope the Bill will pass today.

Amendment agreed to.

An Cathaoirleach An Cathaoirleach

An Cathaoirleach: Government amendment No. 2 is also in the name of Senator Norris.

Government amendment No. 2:

In page 7, line 30, after “Trinity” to insert “of Queen Elizabeth”.

Ms Bhreathanach Ms Bhreathanach

Ms Bhreathanach: This amendment proposes that the definition of “Trinity College” be amended to include reference to Queen Elizabeth who founded the college. The amendment is in response to amendments proposed by Senators representing Trinity College on Committee Stage.

Mr. O'Toole Mr. O'Toole

Mr. O'Toole: I hope that in making this concession the Minister is not about to become a Castle Catholic.

Mr. Norris Mr. Norris

Mr. Norris: We will permit the Minister the little glory of the asterisk; the more queens the merrier.

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