Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 4 Oct 1995

Vol. 456 No. 4

Written Answers. - University Governing Bodies.

Liz O'Donnell

Question:

58 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for Education the reason she has not yet appointed the President of the Student Union to the governing body of UCD; the reasons she has similarly failed to appoint the Student Union Presidents of UCC and UCG to their respective governing bodies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13986/95]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

I wish to inform the Deputy that on 26 September 1995 the Government appointed the Presidents of their respective Student Unions to the governing bodies of UCD, UCC and UCG. The students and the colleges were advised of the appointments by letters dated 27 September 1995.