David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his reply. I accept the limitations he might be under, given that a number of applications will be made.

This is socially and economically critical to the people of the south east. The Government recognised that when it included it in its programme for Government and I commend the Government for that. I am worried we have opened up a four-way process that might lead to a delay. It might place more hurdles in the way of the institute of technology. We have had too many hurdles and I am also deeply conscious of university politics, which are also at play. The Government must drive this through and take a decision to deliver the university for the people of the south-east?????