Student Accommodation
Dail Éireann — 2023-09-21
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Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (FF), Carlow-Kilkenny

I thank the Minister. As he knows, I am very passionate about Carlow College, St. Patrick's. I am on the governing body and I have always said that. For me as a politician, and for the people of Carlow, County Carlow and the south east, it is imperative that the integration happens. I have been speaking to the different governing authorities. I have made my actions clear, as the Minister is aware, on several occasions.
This has to happen. There is no question about it. The people of Carlow and surrounding areas are delighted that we are now a university town and county. Carlow College, St. Patrick's, has so much to offer. It is an excellent third level education institution. We are lucky to have it. This will and has to be part of SETU.

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Sitting date: 2023-09-21