Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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296. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the Higher Education Authority report on the sustainability of the higher education sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9396/14]

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.