Sinéad Gibney (Dublin Rathdown, Social Democrats)
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182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in light of the recent approval of a total economic and academic boycott of Israel by Trinity College Dublin, he plans to discuss this matter with other higher education institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33152/25]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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Within the meaning of the Universities Act 1997, the Institutions of Technology Acts 1992 to 2006 and the Technological Universities Act 2018, higher education institutions (HEIs) in Ireland are autonomous bodies.

As such, institutions are academically independent and are entitled to regulate their own internal affairs, including their engagements with different companies and institutions.

As Minister, it would not be appropriate for me to intervene in these relationships.

Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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183. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when he will make a decision in relation to a recommendation by the Placenames Committee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32955/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The official Irish language version of the placename for the town referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a comprehensive report that I have received from An Coiste Logainmneacha – the statutory committee of experts appointed to advise me on Irish language placenames. This report has been prepared following representations made to my Department initially from the local Tidy Towns group.

I am currently considering the issues concerned and intend to make a decision in the near future on whether any change needs to be made to the current official placename.