Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Very much so. We have soldiered together for too long for anything else to happen. I am really proud that we have managed to deliver a university for the south east but I am also very much aware that its success or otherwise will absolutely depend on our continued support and investment as it embeds and grows. I am really proud of the progress it has made so far but each of the issues the Deputy has outlined, including the PPP, student accommodation, veterinary and pharmacy courses, and professorships, are ones I will take an active interest in. I have already spoken to the new Minister for further and higher education about this.

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