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05/04/2011
Minister Quinn Congratulates New Trinity Provost
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn TD, has welcomed the election of Professor Patrick Prendergast as the next Provost of Trinity College Dublin.
Warmly congratulating him on his achievement, he said: "He will take on the role of Provost at a time of significant challenge for the university itself and for the wider higher education system in Ireland.
Minister Quinn added: "Prof Prendergast will bring many distinguished attributes to his leadership role, drawing on his national and international reputation and experience in teaching and research and his most recent experience in the role of Vice-Provost.
"He carries my very best wishes into the job ahead and I look forward to working with him into the future.”
(BMcN/GK)
Warmly congratulating him on his achievement, he said: "He will take on the role of Provost at a time of significant challenge for the university itself and for the wider higher education system in Ireland.
Minister Quinn added: "Prof Prendergast will bring many distinguished attributes to his leadership role, drawing on his national and international reputation and experience in teaching and research and his most recent experience in the role of Vice-Provost.
"He carries my very best wishes into the job ahead and I look forward to working with him into the future.”
(BMcN/GK)
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