Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail)
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They are very quick. The Minister previously indicated including supports for part-time students under SUSI. Has there been progress on that? The Minister knows of the issue with the designation of the National College of Ireland under the Higher Education Authority Act. Has there been any progress? There has been considerable good news this week about UCD's partnership with the European Space Agency. We have developed links to the European Southern Observatory. The Minister will be aware that I had a Commencement matter on our membership of CERN. I ask him at the very least, to commit to doing a cost-benefit analysis on our joining CERN. The issue of health insurance for international students is still stuck with the Department of Justice. I would be grateful if the Minister would intervene on that. My Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill is back before the Seanad tomorrow. I would appreciate the Minister's support on that specific measure.