Waterford Institute of Technology's governing body has agreed to re-enter talks with IT Carlow over a proposed merger.
Discussions on a merger between the colleges had stalled earlier this year, with WIT initially wanting to push ahead with a lone application.
Mediation failed to bridge the impass between the sides. However they have now agreed to open talks again as recommended in the
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WIT's President Willie Donnelly says that they remained committed to securing a university for the south-east.