Third Level Courses Availability

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2013

Thursday, 4 July 2013

Questions (117)

Dara Calleary

Question:

117. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to an ongoing situation that prevails in relation to a level 8 course at a third level institution (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will outline the steps his Department is taking to rectify the situation; if he will outline the measures that will be taken to reassure students undertaking this course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32624/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department has received representations on behalf of students enrolled on this programme which the institution concerned included in their CAO course offerings for the first time in 2012. I have asked the HEA to engage with the institution to identify how the situation can be resolved for the students and to report to me on the matter as soon as possible.