Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met any of the university presidents recently; the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2354/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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In my role as Minister for Education and Skills, I frequently visit Universities and other educational institutions and also meet University Presidents at conferences and other events. I also endeavour to formally meet with University Presidents as well as other education stakeholders on education policy issues on a regular basis. For example last June I met with the University Presidents and the Chairs of the University Governing Authorities to discuss matters arising from the implementation of the National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030. Late last year I also addressed the Presidents of all of our higher education institutions in the Department of Education and Skills along with other higher education practitioners and stakeholders to outline my thinking on the future progress of the higher education reform agenda.