Irish Second-Level Students' Union

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2013

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Questions (252)

John Paul Phelan

Question:

252. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made in the past 12 months with regard to granting official partner in education status to the Irish Second Level Students Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14953/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

My officials met with the ISSU to discuss the matter in question. They advised the ISSU representatives they must first resolve issues regarding their legal status and requested a strategic plan demonstrating how they can achieve self sufficiency. I clarified this at subsequent meetings with them.