Brian O'Shea
Question:138 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 199 of 10 February 1999, Waterford Institute of Technology will have delegated authority under the proposed Education and Training (Qualifications) Bill to initiate and validate its own degrees; the delegated authority Waterford Institute of Technology will have in relation to its own certificates and diplomas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4737/99]