Third Level Places.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2006

Wednesday, 13 December 2006

Questions (250)

Joe Walsh

Question:

278 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for Education and Science her plans to increase places for Irish students wishing to study drama and theatre studies at University College Cork. [43001/06]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The universities are autonomous institutions. My Department does not have any function in their day-to-day operational affairs. The universities receive a block grant from the Higher Education Authority. It is a matter for each institution to determine how it is allocated internally.