Education Matters: Statements

“… The higher education sector has undergone massive growth and change and this has been matched by substantial increases in public investment. Funding for the sector increased to approximately €2 billion in 2008. This is an increase of 33% in the past four years and an increase of 135% since 1997 … I recently established a group to develop a national strategy for higher education. The strategy will aim to provide a vision and strategic direction for the future development of the higher education sector in contributing to Ireland’s economic and social development in the 21st century. The process will provide an opportunity to review the environment for higher education and to look at the challenges and changes that are impacting on the sector as we seek to increase participation levels and access, foster innovation and develop the workforce skills needed to help Ireland remain competitive in the global knowledge economy …” (more)

[Batt O’Keeffe, Seanad, 10 February]

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