Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Most of the Minister of State's speech referred to the OECD report that suggested no further transfers to the university sector for the foreseeable future. That seems to be the policy of the Government. In other words, the people of Waterford and the south east have been shot in the foot again. No hope whatsoever is being given to our aspiration for a university in the region. It is most disappointing that we have this kind of reply from the Department, but it does not surprise me.