Universities Act, 1997

PART V

An tÚdarás

Reviews.

49.—An tÚdarás, in furtherance of its general functions under section 3 of the Higher Education Authority Act, 1971 , shall assist the universities in achieving the objectives of Chapters IV , VII and VIII of Part III and may review—

(a) strategic development plans prepared in accordance with section 34 ,

(b) the procedures established in accordance with section 35 ,

(c) the policies set out in the statement provided for in section 36 and their implementation, and

(d) the matters referred to in section 50 , having regard to any guidelines issued in accordance with that section and information provided in accordance with section 51 ,

and may, following consultation with the universities, publish a report, in such form and manner as it thinks fit, on the outcome of any such review.