Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 600: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will a formal designation of the National College of Ireland as being an institute of higher education under the remit of the Higher Education Authority in view of the work that the college has undertaken in the field of education, particularly life long learning and third level education for mature students and undergraduates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39246/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I do not propose to consider any proposal for designation as a HEA institution pending the completion of the process to develop a new national strategy for higher education. I will be bringing proposals to Government shortly in relation to the terms of reference and process to develop the new strategy which will provide the vision and strategic direction for the future development of the higher education sector in contributing to Ireland's economic and social development in the 21st century.