Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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146. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which he will receive the Higher Education Authority report on funding third level education. [9215/14]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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As the Deputy is aware the Higher Education Authority (HEA) is undertaking a study on the future financing of the higher education sector. This study was initiated at my request and an initial report has been published which makes it clear that immediate work is required to prepare for a longer term approach to a system that can be maintained through a sustainable funding base which will be able to address the continual expansion of the sector while protecting the quality of education. The HEA is continuing its work which will help inform future decision making and i will continue to be appraised as the study progresses. The report is expected to be completed by the end of the year, however it is not possible to give a precise date at this time.