Technological Universities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Ceisteanna (636)

Thomas Byrne

Ceist:

636. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the Government approved the recent agreement with the TUI in respect of the Technological Universities Bill. [28907/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I would like to take the opportunity to welcome the outcome of the TUI ballot of 13th June 2017 referred to by the Deputy.   

My officials are seeking to finalise the consultation process on the TU Bill in the short-term and I will then be bringing proposals for amendments to the Bill, as published, arising as a result of the consultation with stakeholders, to Government for approval before the summer recess.