Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party)
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I am practicing my bilocation skills today. I am also a member of the education committee, which is sitting at the same time.

I apologise if this question has been asked but the Chair can redirect me if so. I wanted to ask the representatives of DCU about the practical steps. I want a better understanding of how this can be applied. Straight away, I am thinking of South East Technological University, SETU, which is a newly established university in the south east. I would like it to be involved in this programme and this initiative. How big of a challenge was it? What were the timelines? Was a quantum of investment required? How did DCU get staff buy-in? It is a worthwhile initiative and I want to see it in every university and higher education facility in Ireland. How hard is it? What are they being asked to take on?