Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2003

Vol. 562 No. 1

Written Answers - Institutes of Technology.

Olivia Mitchell

Question:

315 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the considerable proposed structural changes at the Dublin Institute of Technology Conservatory of Music and Drama and the concern among staff and parents of pupils with regard to these proposed changes; if he will ring-fence the provision of moneys from the Dublin Institute of Technology to the Conservatory of Music and Drama; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5209/03]

Olwyn Enright

Question:

316 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if the current number of places for part-time instrumental and musicianship students at the Dublin Institute of Technology Conservatory of Music and Drama will be safeguarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5210/03]

Olwyn Enright

Question:

317 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has discussed with the President of the Dublin Institute of Technology the considerable proposed changes at one of the Institute's constituent bodies, the Conservatory of Music and Drama; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5211/03]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 315 to 317, inclusive, together.

The Dublin Institute of Technology is a statutory body established under the Dublin Institute of Technology Act 1992. Under that Act, the governance and day-to-day activities of the institute are matters for which the governing body and the management staff of the institute are responsible. This includes decisions in relation to the operation and management of the Dublin Institute of Technology Conservatory of Music and Drama.