Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2014
270. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the lack of third level opportunities to access third level education in Tipperary town; if her attention has been further drawn to plans to extend the LIT campus to Tipperary town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39222/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Strategy for Higher Education sets out a comprehensive roadmap for reform of the higher education system, with the aim that the system becomes more performance-oriented and more flexible and responsive, while the diversity of mission is retained and enhanced. A key recommendation of the strategy is the provision of greater flexibility in the delivery of courses in particular the use of e-learning which allows students access third level opportunities regardless of where they live.
Limerick Institute of Technology has two campuses in Co. Tipperary at Thurles and Clonmel, offering full-time and part-time higher education programmes. I am not aware of any plans to extend the LIT campus to Tipperary town and my Department has not received any funding applications in that respect.
