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‹ Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed)

Technological university investment

Summary

A back-and-forth follows over the Taoiseach's emphasis on the new technological university as the key strategic investment for Waterford and the south east. Deputy Shanahan insists he is asking specifically about the airport and says other investments are also needed.

So it is a "No".

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The most important strategic investment in Waterford and the south east is the new technological university. That is the most important investment that will occur. It needs to happen, it will happen and it will be followed with investment.

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There is a range of areas that need investment.

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The university is key in terms of leveraging more research investment, which it will. As a lifelong passionate advocate for education, higher education and research-----

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We are not talking about the technological university. I am talking specifically about the airport.

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The Deputy spoke about strategic investment.

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Yes, across a range of areas. This is a key one.

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I would differ from the Deputy in that I would put far more emphasis on the necessity for the university.

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All these things are necessary.

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