IT heads’ level of distrust saw discussion stall

‘Stepping stone’ approach urged to rebuild respect between ITs and restart bid for joint university

The level of distrust between Carlow and Waterford institutes of technology meant top figures from both would not even sit down together during seven months of efforts to restart their joint university bid.

The facilitator appointed last November to get the colleges back talking about a merger needed for a technological university (TU) application has recommended a ‘stepping stone’ approach to rebuild trust and respect between them.