Mr. Paul Lemass:

We acknowledge the importance of collaboration with local authorities. It is front and centre in our view of things.

The Deputy spoke about MTU Cork providing a park-and-ride service. As part of the interdepartmental Moving Together policy, there will be a park-and-ride pilot. It is being looked at as part of wider Government strategy.

I accept the point that several TUs do not have student accommodation on campus. In fact, only SETU Waterford does at the moment. That is why the HEA is developing the technological sector student accommodation programme. All of the TUs have proposals in, including, I am sure, the locations the Deputy referred to.

The point on mental health and the need for pastoral care is something we are very conscious of.