Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received the report in regard to the criteria for the establishment of technological universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3013/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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In May of last year, I formally asked the Higher Education Authority to provide advice to me on draft performance criteria for a process for the designation of technological universities. Draft criteria had been developed by an international expert commissioned by my Department following the publication of the national strategy on higher education. In developing their advice, the Authority undertook a consultation process on the criteria which was completed last Autumn. Following from this, I understand that the Authority is at present finalising its advice and it is hoped to publish final criteria in the relatively near future. The criteria will set out a roadmap for the potential re-designation of institutes of technology, who can meet the performance requirements set out, as technological universities.