Kathleen Lynch
Question:215 Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Education the proposals, if any, she has for the upgrading of Cork Regional Technical College; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2370/97]
Written Answers. - Cork Regional Technical College Upgrading.
The Government has arranged for the publication of proposals from TEASTAS — the Irish national certification authority — for a national qualifications framework. The TEASTAS report, which I welcome, sets out proposals which will facilitate the growth and evolution of Cork regional technical college and the other colleges in the sector.
Officials from my Department had lengthy discussions on Friday, 24 January 1997 with representatives of Cork Regional Technical College about a process to facilitate the future status and development of the college, within a national framework for the technological sector.
It was agreed that, as a matter of urgency, both sides would consider a number of issues arising from the discussions and meet again this week.