Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2011
165 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received the report on funding requirements for the higher education sector from the Higher Education Authority; if he will commit to publishing this report ahead of the budget in December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30997/11]
View answer166 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he will make a decision on the recommendations in the Higher Education Authority report on third level funding; if any of these recommendations will be included in Budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30998/11]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together.
The Higher Education Authority is finalising a report on the sustainability of the existing funding framework for higher education, and I expect to receive it shortly. It is intended that this report will inform consideration by Government of policy options in relation to future funding of the sector. However, I am unable to comment further until I have received and considered the report's findings.
