Other Relevant Legislation

What is the focus of the Universities Act 1997?

The Universities Act 1997 provides for the governance of universities and addresses particular provisions in relation to academic councils, staff, finance etc.

For more detailed information see:

The Universities Act 1997
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1997_24.html∞


What is the focus of the Education Act 1998?

The Education Act 1998 emphasises the educational rights of children including those with disabilities and those with other special education needs. It addresses quality of education for all children and includes primary, post primary, adult and continuing education and vocational education and training.

For more detailed information see:

The Education Act 1998
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/ZZA51Y1998.html∞

Education Act 1998 / Education Welfare Act 2000 Question & Answer Guides
http://www.into.ie/ROI/LegalAndIndustrialRelations/EducationLegislation/QAGuidetoEducationAct/∞



What is the focus of the Regional Technical Acts 1992 & 1999?

The Regional Technical Colleges Act 1992 provides for the organisation and development of Regional Technical Colleges and addresses their functions and provisions.

For more detailed information see:

The Regional Technical Colleges Act 1992
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/ZZA16Y1992.html∞

The Regional Technical Colleges (Amendment) Bill, 1999 essentially provides for the establishment of the ‘Institute of Technology’

For more detailed information see:

The Regional Technical Colleges (Amendment) Bill, 1999
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/ZZA20Y1999.html∞



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