Exchange between Joan Burton TD and Minister Richard Bruton
“The Minister appointed Mr. Michael Kelly to lead the process of consultation. His report presented a compelling rationale for a new type of higher education institution to support a “step-change” in the economic and social development of the entire South-East region. This is clearly the overwhelming wish of stakeholders in the region.
Following the publication of the Michael Kelly report, a preliminary facilitation process which was recommended in the Report has since been completed. There was strong engagement in the process by both parties and this facilitation process has been an important building block in terms of building trust between the parties and in developing a strong working relationship between the Presidents and Chairs of both institutions. As part of this, the Presidents of the two institutions, have jointly developed an initial work-plan to support the development of a joint TU proposal. “
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