David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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The HEA's examination came on the back of our work and a commitment was given to this committee by the former head of that organisation to do a deeper dive into the issue of intellectual property at WIT. More than 50 people were engaged in the process and the report was concluded but it cannot be published. We then had a discussion with the Department of Education and Skills, whose officials said there were a number of alternative options including a ministerial appointment. We could go back to the Department and ask what the next steps are, given the fact that the report cannot be published. The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General is separate.