Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I was not raising the terms of reference that are being given to Mr. Kelly. The criticisms related to the terms of reference being used to establish technological universities. There were some discussions to the effect that those terms of reference were restrictive, and one of the institutions felt they would have hindered its growth if they had a merger. Is Mr. Kelly open to coming back with recommendations to change the original terms of reference in terms of the establishment of technological universities or is he looking solely at this particular project? Is it possible that he may report back that it is a non-runner? Will the Minister give us more information on that?

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