John Deasy
Ceist:564 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will grant full recognition to the Waterford Institute of Technology school of music; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22516/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
564 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will grant full recognition to the Waterford Institute of Technology school of music; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22516/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra565 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will investigate the circumstances surrounding the proposed changes at the WIT school of music to determine whether proper procedures were adhered to within the institute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22517/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 564 and 565 together.
The Waterford Institute of Technology is a statutory body established under the Regional Technical Colleges 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 WIT school of music.