Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
665. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost in a full year if the student to staff ratio in institutes of technology decreased from 23:1 to 21:9. [1201/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that, in accordance with the methodology used in the published institutional profiles, the information available to my Department reflects an academic staff:student ratio in Institutes of Technology of 15:1 (2017/18 enrolment figures).
My officials have requested that the HEA undertake to confirm the updated ratio and the details will be communicated directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
