Institutes of Technology

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 January 2018

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Ceisteanna (225)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

225. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4102/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I can confirm to the Deputy that the position is that Institutes of Technology are autonomous institutions within the meaning of the Institutes of Technology Acts 1992 to 2006.

The management of their academic affairs, including human resources issues, are matters for individual institutions.

In relation to the selection and delivery of courses, the Institutes also have full autonomy under the legislation. All Institutes of Technology receive a block grant from the Higher Education Authority and it is a matter for each institution to determine how it is allocated internally. Neither I nor my Department have any function in relation to such matters.