Alan Dillon
Ceist:1685. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13748/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 9 April 2024
Ceisteanna (1685)
Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy is aware Higher Education Institutions are autonomous under legislation and can provide programmes in line with their academic autonomy. There are currently higher education options available in Music programmes in the University of Galway, the University of Limerick and Technological University of the Shannon.
Both Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB (MSLETB) and Galway Roscommon ETB (GRETB) provide music education courses as part of their FET offering. MSLETB provides music education as part of full-time FET courses and as part-time courses responding to identified needs, for example via community education. GRETB provides level 5 courses in Music Technology and Music Production in both the Galway Technical Institute and Galway Community College of Further Education. Further information on these courses can be found here Home - FET Course Hub (fetchcourses.ie)
The establishment of a new college of music has not been raised with my Department and any such proposal would have to be considered in the context of current and existing provision across the country.