Holly Cairns
Ceist:1012. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to establish a third-level veterinary course in Munster. [12789/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 21 March 2023
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Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy may be aware, the Higher Education Authority is currently reviewing, with an Expert Panel expressions of interest to build capacity in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry and Veterinary from 2024/2025.
I understand from the HEA that overall, responses represented a rapid, nationwide engagement with the call, with expressions of interest in developing new courses in Pharmacy and Veterinary from all four provinces.
As the Expert Panel is currently reviewing the applications, it is not possible to say at this time how many places may be delivered or where these programmes may be located. The Higher Education Authority will consider opportunities for new programme provision alongside options for current programme expansion to determine a final list of options to present to me in the coming weeks.