Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023
555. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when he expects the election of the University of Limerick Governing Authority to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15500/23]
View answerIn line with the provisions of the Higher Education Authority Act 2022 which commenced in November 2022, I granted approval to the extension of the current University of Limerick (UL) Governing Authority's term of office for a period of 6 months, up to 31st May 2023.
My Department is currently engaging with the University in relation to the regulations required under the legislation relating to the selection, election, nomination or appointment of members of the governing authority, to achieve the reduction to a 19-member Governing Body which is required to be in place by 9th November 2023. That process will then allow for UL to appoint members to the new governing authority.
