Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 608: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure there is representation for students on the governing body of a third level college (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in accordance with the governance model of other such institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34561/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Universities Act 1997 provides, among other things, for representation of students on the governing bodies of certain third level institutions. However, the institution in question is not covered by the Act and its relevant provisions covering the membership of governing bodies, including the question of student representation. I am not, therefore, in a position to ensure student representation on the institution's governing body. The institution in question is privately-owned and I, therefore, do not have any direct role in its governance. I understand, however, that students at the institution in question have recently sought to be represented on its governing body and that this request is being considered by the trustees of that institution.