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14/02/2012
Students Must Be Third Level Reform Focus
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education and Skills has welcomed the publication of a report aimed at achieving "greater cohesion within the third level sector".
Speaking as a report from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) is published, Deputy Brendan Smith said: “Fianna Fáil recognises the need to centralise resources within the higher education sector in a way that will benefit students at all levels.
"The previous Government began the process of examining how we can bring about better cooperation between third level institutions to ensure that resources are used to the maximum effect and that students are given the best possible opportunities that the sector can offer them.
“Throughout this process we must ensure to maintain equality of access to third level for all students in every part of the country. It is vital that access to third level education is not hindered in any way. In fact, the entire focus of this process must be the students and enhancing their learning experience at third level."
(DW)
Speaking as a report from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) is published, Deputy Brendan Smith said: “Fianna Fáil recognises the need to centralise resources within the higher education sector in a way that will benefit students at all levels.
"The previous Government began the process of examining how we can bring about better cooperation between third level institutions to ensure that resources are used to the maximum effect and that students are given the best possible opportunities that the sector can offer them.
“Throughout this process we must ensure to maintain equality of access to third level for all students in every part of the country. It is vital that access to third level education is not hindered in any way. In fact, the entire focus of this process must be the students and enhancing their learning experience at third level."
(DW)
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