Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update in the Higher Education Authority's advice in relation to a college (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23720/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the HEA was requested to prepare a plan on how to implement the recommendations made by an international panel of experts on possible new structures to improve initial teacher education in Ireland, and to consult with the relevant colleges in doing so. This process is ongoing and the HEA provide me with progress reports on the matter from time to time.

As reconfiguring the structures is a complex task, there are a number of issues to resolve and negotiate. I understand that the college concerned is engaged with the HEA on the matter and I do not plan to make further comment in relation to individual colleges at this point.