Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I have previously sought a debate on this area of third level education. We need a cost benefit analysis of the return on the investment. The feedback I have received is that the relationship between institutes of technology, as opposed to universities, and industry is far more alive and vibrant, but that sector receives the least amount of money for research. We have a challenge before us. We are all seeking the best outcomes for this country. They might be coming from the universities but we must have a debate on the issue to discover the exact position.