I call Deputy David Cullinane and say to him: follow that.

The Taoiseach will know that the programme for Government committed to progressing the establishment of technological universities. I have raised the matter directly with him several times. I have also raised it with the Minister for Education and Skills, but the legislation has still not been progressed. It has not been recommited to Committee Stage. The Minister for Education and Skills knows that institutes of technology across the country want legislative certainty to allow them to proceed. Will either the Taoiseach or the Minister for Education and Skills who is present explain to the Dáil when exactly the matter will be resolved? We are coming under pressure from the presidents of institutes of technology across the State who want to know what is happening, when it will happen and when they can proceed. The last time I raised the matter with the Minister for Education and Skills he said he was engaging with stakeholders. Has he engaged with them? Has the work been finished and when will we see the new legislation to advance the issue?

The Minister explained the position to Deputy Brendan Howlin yesterday, but he will answer again for the Deputy, if he so wishes. Repetitio est mater studiorum. Does the Deputy know that?

As I did not get an answer yesterday from the Taoiseach, I hope I will get one today from the Minister.

As it happens, I absolutely share the concerns of both Deputies from the south east about the need to progress the legislation, but I have to make sure that when we come back to the Dáil, we will be in a position to proceed. My officials have had discussions with the Teachers Union of Ireland. That was one of the particular issues that needed to be dealt with.

An agreement has been reached. I understand it will be put to a ballot. It is a very significant step forward. I hope we are now close to a position where we can proceed to the Dáil.