Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will probably be repetitious in touching on some topics because it seems to be all about governance and accountability today. As was said, it is a pity we are not talking about further education and having a better system in place, rather than talking about governance and accountability.

I am sorry to hear that Dr. Love is leaving. I wish him well in his future career wherever he goes. Is the reason for his departure the system of governance in place and the relationship between the HEA and the Department? Perhaps I am asking him to repeat some of the things he has said, but is that one of the reasons that influenced him to retire from the role after 18 months?