Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022
467. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of a 10% increase in placements if the number of undergraduate new entrants in dentistry increased by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35312/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy has also been provided in PQ 35410/22 of 5th July 2022.
Based on 2020/21 full-time undergraduate new entry enrolments (excluding Non-EU fee paying students), the estimated cost of a 10% increase in full-time undergraduate dentistry students is c.€513,000 - €539,000.
This excludes other additional costings which may arise or may be met by other agencies and departments.
An additional 10% increase would achieve 17 more entrants. The total number of new entrants following a 10% increase would be 188.
