In the section on functions. I am just clarifying that it is an important issue. This seems to be the place where it might sit. Sorry, it is in the objects and functions. I thank the Senator for his clarifying question. The objects being the high tier. I suppose we will get into the detail on functions later. It is about making sure that things have a cascading effect throughout the legislation. Amendment No. 25 is important. I arrived when the debate was under way. It seems this issue has already been the subject …

Amendment No. 27 seeks to specify that an object of an t-údarás is "enable and assist research sharing and technology transfer between designated higher education institutions and public bodies". I have already made this point. It is in line with Article 4.1(g) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which specifies that all parties to the agreement, which includes Ireland, should: Promote and cooperate in scientific, technological, technical, socio-economic and other research, systematic obse…

We need to say that if we put billions of public money into research, it must involve a public return. We cannot let patents and bottlenecks and the maximisation of profit stand in the way of the sharing of technologies that could save lives across the world on climate. This is fundamental. I hope our institutions can lead in technology and in a new era of research for the global common good.

I second the motion.

There are more than 80 recommendations in the report. They are very strong and they cover all areas of life because, sadly, Travellers in Ireland have experienced systematic disadvantage, discrimination and very bad consequences across many areas of life. We are not speaking to all of them here. I would like to speak to some of the areas, such as education because that is a crucial one. I note the award for the NUI Galway Mincéirs Whiden Society, and that transformation is needed in every level of education. Howeve…

I move amendment No. 11: In page 15, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: "(b) creating a coherent system of diverse institutions with distinct missions;".

I move amendment No. 12: In page 15, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: "(b) creating a coherent system of diverse institutions with distinct missions which is responsive to the social, cultural, environmental and economic needs of Ireland and its people and the achievement of national objectives;".

I move amendment No. 13: In page 15, line 34, to delete "and environmental development and sustainability" and substitute ", environmental and sustainable development".

Yes.

A substantive debate-----

These are substantive amendments.

It is not minor. It is climate change.

I am not opposed to that but I-----

I move amendment No. 14: In page 15, line 35, to delete "agility" and substitute "excellence".

I move amendment No. 15: In page 16, to delete lines 1 to 3 and substitute the following: "(c) ensure that designated higher education institutions are transparent in their use of public money and that such monies are used in a sustainable and ethical manner;".

I move amendment No. 17: In page 16, line 4, to delete “of opportunity”

I move amendment No. 18 In page 16, line 4, after “opportunity,” to insert “equity,".

I move amendment No. 19: In page 16, line 4, after “diversity” to insert “, participation”.

I move amendment No. 21: In page 16, line 6, after “respect” to insert “and protect”.

I move amendment No. 23: In page 16, line 6, after “staff” to insert “and students”.