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Higher Education Authority Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019

Friday, 6 September 2019

Questions (447)

Brendan Smith

Question:

447. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to the issues raised in a budget 2020 submission by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36383/19]

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Written answers

I would like to thank USI for their detailed pre-budget 2020 submission on Higher Education.  The recommendations outlined in the submission along with other relevant submissions received in advance of budget 2020 are being considered as part of the  overall budgetary discussions on higher education provision for 2020.

To date significant progress has been made in increasing investment in Higher Education and putting in place a sustainable funding model for Higher Education.  Following the announcements in Budget 2019 Higher Education spending has increased by 25% compared to 2015, an increase of almost €350 million.

I am always open to consider inputs from a wide range of stakeholders and I will be continuing to work for increased investment in Higher Education for 2020 and beyond.

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