Chris Andrews (Dublin South East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she plans to establish Education Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31470/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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During 2007, progress has been ongoing on the implementation of the recommendations of the Report of the Internationalisation of Education Services and the establishment of Education Ireland. Education Ireland will be responsible for promoting the development of Ireland as a centre of excellence for international education. Government approval has been received to proceed with the establishment of Education Ireland as a company with a view to it being set up on a statutory basis as soon as possible. Arrangements are currently underway to establish the new company and draft legislation for the establishment of Education Ireland is currently in preparation.