Timeframe for set-up of technological universities is uncertain

The timeframe for the establishment of technological universities remains uncertain as Education Minister Richard Bruton prepares to discuss concerns of staff and others about the plans.

The creation of technological universities (TUs) was suggested six years ago in the Hunt Report which set the agenda for higher education up to 2030.

Although a bill aimed at giving legal standing to the process to set them up was introduced in December 2015, Mr Bruton acknowledged last week a significant number of matters around it have been raised.