David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We have a report from Deloitte that includes recommendations. I have no difficulty with Deloitte conducting an examination that identifies problems. In my view, it is up to the HEA to make recommendations and not Deloitte. Obviously it is up to the governing body of any university to employ independent organisations to carry out an analysis and make recommendations and they will be guided by that. The HEA is the governing body. As we have said for some time, the HEA needs to adopt a more hands-on approach and not simply say that Deloitte has done a report and it accepts the recommendations made by Deloitte. No, the HEA has a role.