Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2017
70. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received this Deputy's discussion document on a technological university of the south east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10918/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that I have received a copy of the Deputy’s discussion document on a Technological University for the South-East.
As the Deputy will be aware, the new Programme for Government outlines that this new Government will continue to support the creation of Technological Universities. The Technological University for the South-East (TUSE – consisting of Waterford Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Carlow) is one of four consortia currently engaged with the process to become designated as Technological Universities.
Accordingly, I have asked my officials to follow up directly with the Deputy in relation to his discussion document.
