Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Cullinane for raising this matter as I was about to raise it. I was not aware the Deputy had written in on it.

The resignation of Dr. Graham Love from the Higher Education Authority raises serious concerns because of what he wrote regarding his decision. The HEA and the whole third level education cycle is like the gift that does not stop giving, by which I mean the issues are not being resolved and are still ongoing across the board.

On governance, it is obvious from the structure of the relationship between the Department and the HEA that there is a significant issue between the two organisations. From a governance point of view, I would like to hear from Dr. Love before he leaves the HEA. I would like him to appear in front of the committee.