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

It is the Government's priority now because it suits it today when it is trying to justify the cuts it announced.

The Minister of State said it was up to the CEOs and principals to sit down to determine whether there can be a joined-up approach to course provision. This should have happened before the announcement was made. The Government will be risking a lot if such an approach is not agreed.

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