Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 July 2003

Adjournment Matters (Resumed). - Cork School of Music.

 

There is also a serious industrial relations problem looming and it will be upon us next September. The staff and students vacated the school of music 18 months ago to facilitate its demolition and the construction of the new school. They are in temporary accommodation in hotel rooms and other venues, which causes huge health and safety issues. The students and staff have had tremendous patience but I cannot see that continuing into next September. There is a window of opportunity in the next couple of weeks to remove this blockage and do what is right. We must honour the case that was made and, more importantly, ensure this country is not let down in the eyes of our European colleagues in 2005. Otherwise, it will be an eternal embarrassment for us.

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