Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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352. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to delays in processing and reporting of exam results in a third level university (details supplied); if he will engage with senior management to expedite this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17333/26]

Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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353. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to issues related to student registration delays in December 2025 in in a third level university (details supplied); the actions he will take to engage with senior management to avoid this situation occurring again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17334/26]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 and 353 together.

I will respond to this question along with related PQ 17333/26.

I am aware of the challenges with the TU Dublin student records management System (SRMS) including issues in respect of student registration. TU Dublin is an autonomous higher education institution under the TU Act, 2018 and as such is responsible for the management of programmes and operations, including the systems it utilises.

Technological University Dublin is currently transitioning to a new unified student records system as part of a significant systems upgrade designed to enhance and streamline student services. An issue that had been affecting some students has now been resolved, and the University has confirmed that the vast majority of students - over 28,000 - have successfully completed their registration. TU Dublin has confirmed to the HEA that the TU Dublin Governing Body continues to maintain oversight of work to fully resolve any issues.

Regarding exam results, I understand that TU Dublin has issued results to all students due to graduate in March 2026. Continuing students will begin receiving their provisional results this week. The University confirmed that this schedule aligns with its usual February–March examination results release period and will continue to provide updates to staff and students via its website and email.

TU Dublin have also advised that the University has invested significant effort to address this matter and to minimise the impact on students and is in communication with the TU Dublin Students' Union.