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'To enquire into the accommodation needs of the constituent
colleges of the National University of Ireland and to advise
as to how, in the present circumstances, these needs could best
be met.'
(Terms of Appointment of the Government Commission)

'. . . . It would be their task to examine the problems
objectively and to relate them to the national need.'
(From the speech of the Minister for Education at the first meeting
of the Commission, 15.10.1957)

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

I. THE COMMISSION AND ITS REPORT 6
Narrow View of Terms of Reference
Haste in Deliberation

II. DUBLIN'S UNIVERSITY AREA 7
Advantages as a University Site
Misleading Comparisons
The Cultural and Education Complex
Government Offices
Comprehensive Plan Needed
Mr. de Valera's Views

III. PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN THE PROPOSED MOVE OF U.C.D.
A. The Effects on the Various Faculties 12
B. The Problem of the Medical School 15
C. The College and the Community 17
D. The Cost of U.C.D. Expansion 20
1. The Capital Cost, Including Cost of Equipment
2. Provision of Staff Increase
3. Increased Running Costs
4. Need for Economy
E. The Other Institution of Higher Education in Dublin 27
1. The Institutes of Technology
2. The Institute for Advanced Studies
3. Trinity College, Dublin

IV. U.C.D. ACCOMMODATION NEEDS
A. Space and Consequent Site Requirements 35
B. Criticism of the Commission's Standards 38
1. Use of the 'Rule of Thumb'
2. Attitude to Building Heights
3. Types of University Layout
4. Attitude to Compulsory Purchase