Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There are concerns about the low number of academics who might be on the governing bodies, although these are the people who are actively engaged in working, teaching and doing research. There is a concern there might only be one academic on the body.

I understand the point the Minister has made regarding a merger and about the creation of a new entity, but for an interim period each of the merged colleges should have a representative on the governing body.