Jimmy Harte (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Students and lecturers in Letterkenny Institute of Technology state students will drop out shortly because they are awaiting a decision. Many people in local authorities and VECs have dealt with applications over the years and have local knowledge and expertise. Is there a reason such people could not be placed in third level institutions to deal with stressed students? These students could meet someone face to face who could then deal with their case. At present people are telephoning and e-mailing. Whether or not the system is working is of no comfort to students and parents waiting for applications to be processed.

The quality of photocopies submitted with applications was mentioned. Are the original documents also submitted?