Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

I am not capable or competent to decide whether the appropriate resources are in place in Limerick, Cork, Waterford or elsewhere. Professor Keane has been to all eight places and is carrying out an assessment and making the investment, which has amounted to €5.8 million to date.

On the point raised by Deputy Reilly, I have spoken to Professor Keane. He has had discussions with Dr. Michael Boland on behalf of the college. Dr. Boland is the director of resource development and the person responsible for this. Deputy Reilly should not shake his head. I do not tell lies. I spoke to Professor Keane during the break. He has had——

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