Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

During the summer another story arose affecting the HEA. You referred in your answers to Deputy Dowds to how university and third level institutions are funded. A very disturbing report came out during the summer when there was, to paraphrase, an attempt to "cook the books" to ensure points were inflated in some of our third level institutions to keep them in the attractive zone for students. Some students are being deprived of college places because universities and third level institutions, which we are funding, are inflating points to keep them attractive and give them a reputation they do not necessarily deserve.