Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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On behalf of the committee, I welcome the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Simon Harris, and his officials, including the Secretary General. The purpose of the session is to consider the motion that Dáil and Seanad Éireann approve the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023. The format of the meeting is that I will invite the Minister to make a brief opening statement and members can then ask questions. As the Minister is probably aware, the committee will publish the opening statements on its website following the meeting.

I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person or entity inside or outside of the Houses in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable.

I invite the Minister to make his opening statement.