Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 444: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the measures his Department is taking to increase the affordability and the number of third level distance learning courses here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43558/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Higher Education Authority is currently conducting a review of Open and Distance Learning provision in Ireland. The Review will address: best practices internationally for the provision of Open and Distance Learning with regard to increasing lifelong learning participation; the extent to which lifelong learning participation is supported by current policies and funding frameworks; potential demand for Open and Distance Learning in Ireland; the views of higher education providers; the basis for a national strategy for Open and Distance Learning

The future development of Open and Distance Learning in Ireland will have regard to the recommendations of the Review, which is expected to be finalised in the Spring.