Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister is responsible for the Department. The governing body of NUIG, like any other university, has the power to appoint its own president. As a Corkman, I pay tribute to Dr. Michael Murphy, who is retiring from his position as uachtarán of Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh. I wish him well in his retirement. He has been an exemplary and extraordinary leader of the college for the past decade. Under his leadership, the college has seen growth and expansion across not only Ireland but also the world. I wish him every success. That is my reply to the Order of Business.