Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the number of degree courses in oil and gas exploration in universities here; if he has plans to address this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16112/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Universities are autonomous institutions and my Department does not have any function in relation to decisions concerning course provision.

Potential students have access to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in science and engineering disciplines many of which contain modules relevant to the field of oil and gas exploration. Details of science and engineering programmes offered in higher education institutions are available on the Qualifax website: www.qualifax.ie.