“Minister for Education Batt O’Keeffe yesterday confirmed his intention to bring proposals to Government this spring in relation to third-level fees, but said it would be ‘premature’ to go into detail. Speaking at the official opening of a Barnardos Brighter Futures Centre in Knocknaheeny, Cork, Mr O’Keeffe said he was asked by the Government to put together a report in terms of student commitment in the future and funding for third-level education. ‘I hope to be in the position in the first two weeks of April to bring proposals to Government on that particular issue’ …” (more)
[Olivia Kelleher, Irish Times, 20 January]