Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 April 2014
70. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact that the economic think tank has recommended that the Government should reverse cuts to third level education and eventually reduce student fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16966/14]
View answerThe recommendations contained in the recent report referred to by the Deputy are relevant to the work which is ongoing between my Department and the Higher Education Authority (HEA) in relation to the future funding policy for higher education. This builds upon the substantial amount of work already undertaken by the HEA. The objective is to identify a range of approaches that, combined, will achieve a sustainable funding base to address the continual expansion of the sector while protecting the quality of education. I have asked that this report be considered in that context.
