Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have one other question. Obviously, there are significant obstacles in terms of funding. We heard earlier from the witnesses about non-Exchequer funding, which in some instances is 33% and in others is 50%. What action is being taken by the universities to increase their funding? For example, are they reviewing the role of the alumni and giving consideration to the development of online courses? Access to online courses generates income. This has been done by universities in other jurisdictions. I am interested in the witnesses' views on this matter.