Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2005
538 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 345 of 1 March 2005, her plans to implement the recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20825/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe report on the Internationalisation of Irish Education Services was completed by the working group in September 2004 and was published in November 2004.
My Department is continuing to engage in a consultation process with the main stakeholders in the sector with a view to informing the implementation process and the preparation of the necessary legislation to establish education Ireland. As part of this process, my Department arranged for a conference entitled, Internationalisation of Irish Education, which was held in mid-May 2005 and was attended by all the relevant stakeholders and interests from the sector.
My Department has recently commenced the compilation of a register of approved courses to facilitate the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in the issuing of work permits to eligible students. This register of courses is being updated on a monthly basis.
