Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
2063. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will engage with (details supplied) in order to ensure that students of the final year of the film and television production can complete their diploma; and if he will outline the rationale for the institute cease the course at this point. [38532/23]
View answerMy officials have contacted Bray Institute for Further Education (BIFE) in relation to the Deputy's query.
BIFE has advised that, due to a lack of demand, it will not be in a position to run the Higher National Diploma in Film this year. BIFE confirmed that only three applicants registered for this course, and a further two students expressed an interest in it. BIFE staff members met with the five learners in August. They made local arrangements which will allow the learners to progress to the next level in filmmaking, and will continue to support these students in their transition.
