John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Department's financial backing for these initiatives is an indication of its support. That is fair enough and clear.

Professor Donnelly's statement on the Chinese market was interesting. I acknowledge it is probably non-compliant; we will not go there. How did the officials get on? I realise the professor’s institute is not the only one that has considered the Chinese market and tried to attract Chinese students. Was the successful? Is the process ongoing?