John Brassil (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Bobby Aylward for giving me one minute of his time to discuss this topic. I will speak on one issue only: my concern for the education system and the number of students who currently obtain their education in the United Kingdom, in particular, Scotland where fees are free under EU arrangements. In particular, a number of nursing students are going to Scotland. What will be the implications of this decision in completing their education? What will be the further implications for the Irish system in this capacity? There will inevitably be greater pressure on the Irish system because fewer students will travel abroad or to the United Kingdom to receive their education. That is something we need to look into, on which we need to get figures and come up with an action plan to deal with.

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