Ruairi Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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As the Minister of State said, there are many moving parts. I assume he is the lead on co-ordination and the review of the skill sets that are needed. Beyond that, it is about ensuring the pathways are there, which involves discussions with third level institutions, employers, etc.

My final question concerns an issue I have raised previously with the Minister of State and on which I have also had some interaction with the Minister. I refer to technological university status for Dundalk Institute of Technology, DkIT, about which there are concerns at this point. We know DkIT is late to the dance but there is the facility under section 38 of the Technological Universities Act 2018. I am still hopeful in this regard but there is a need for reassurance. The Minister has agreed to meet with Oireachtas Members from County Louth in the near future to discuss the matter. We all must work together to deliver that because it is the only show in town.