Institutes of Technology.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2006

Tuesday, 10 October 2006

Ceisteanna (391)

Paul Kehoe

Ceist:

487 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if Waterford Institute of Technology received a funding in the recent past for the provision of bus bays and parking; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there are ongoing problems in Waterford IT in relation to some buses not being able to use the college grounds for the collection and letting off of students using buses; if she is satisfied regarding the arrangement at present where buses collect and let off students on the road outside the college grounds; and her views on whether this is a safe practice. [31475/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

At the outset, I would advise the Deputy that traffic management at Waterford Institute of Technology is a matter for the management authorities of the Institute. However, I can confirm that my Department provided funding totalling €1.137 million during the period 2000 to 2003, for the provision of car parking facilities at the Institute. These facilities are available to students, staff and visitors.

The Deputy may wish to contact the management authorities of the Institute directly regarding any specific difficulties arising.