Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

Having committed to the strategy, I thought it appropriate in the first place that I have a look at the budgetary parameters and the financial framework. I also wanted to have an opportunity for in-depth discussions with various people relating to the higher education strategy. I will not be looking at one in isolation of the other; both issues will be considered in tandem.

I see in-depth knowledge of future student commitment as being separate from the overall strategy. The issues will impinge on each other but will coincide in terms of any discussions taking place.

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