Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin Bay North, Labour)
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580. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the terms of reference of the independent person he appointed on 28 July 2020 to accelerate plans for a technological university in the south east; if there was an advertisement or tender in respect of the appointment; if the appointment was made to a person or to a firm; the value of the contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3773/21]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I announced the appointment last year of a programme executive director to progress relevant aspects of the TUSEI consortium’s proposals to develop a technological university in the south east, however the appointment was made by the TUSEI consortium comprising IT Carlow and Waterford IT. As such, the Deputy’s queries should be directed to and are matters for the consortium.