Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have not been on South East Radio with Alan Corcoran in a while so I ask the Cathaoirleach to send him my best. He always asks me that question also, and the Cathaoirleach can tell him directly from me that we remain absolutely committed. The Cathaoirleach reminds me regularly of the importance of delivering for the site. The State is not in the business of purchasing assets to leave them lying idle. This will be a significant investment in terms of securing a site. We are doing this because we want to be ambitious in terms of the campus in Wexford. When I say "we", I know that SETU wishes to be there and we wish to support it.

All capital applications have to go through various stages, as the Chair knows, but the commitment to develop the Wexford campus and secure the site is real. A great deal of time has been invested by the Secretary General, Wexford County Council, others and me in ensuring that we make progress in that regard. We are determined to do so. We work closely with the governing authority, the president, Professor Veronica Campbell, and Wexford Oireachtas Members. The next step is ensuring that a site is secured. I look forward to that happening soon.