Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

My colleague, Senator Malcolm Byrne, was to be here. I believe there is a ministerial visit ongoing.

I wish the technological university all the very best. I am familiar with some of the work of Carlow and Waterford institutes of technology. There is a tremendous amount of experience and wisdom there that will no doubt shape and guide the new technological university. I echo our appreciation of Dr. Patrick Prendergast. He is a very inspired choice and, having seen the amazing work he did in Trinity College, I have no doubt he will bring incredible experience and wisdom to the role. It is such an exciting time for Carlow, Waterford and Wexford. I wish everyone involved the very best.