asked the Minister for Education if he is aware of a recent announcement by the President of UCC concerning a possible curtailment in the numbers entering the college in future years; and, if so, if he will make a statement on the matter.
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The announcement has been brought to my attention. The position is, however, that funds are being provided for the universities to the fullest extent possible, having regard to urgent demands by other claimants upon public expenditure. There has, of course, been a significant annual increase in current grants to the universities in recent years.