Eoghan Kenny (Cork North-Central, Labour)

I think that is actually important to mention as well the significant number of places opening in what we would normally have considered rural colleges, now rural universities. That is extremely welcome. Even if I was an outsider, that would be extremely welcome. Number one, it is beneficial to the colleges but, number two, it is also very beneficial to the communities or cities the colleges or universities are located so that is positive.

Is it possible for the Department to specifically outline in tabular form - perhaps this is for the colleges - the number of different places? The Minister mentioned the 20 places in the Irish medical schools and a significant number relating to different therapies. Is it possible to get a breakdown of the number of occupational therapy and speech and language therapy placements? That is probably a ream of work for the Minister’s Department.