Dáil Éireann - Volume 668 - 20 November, 2008

Written Answers. - Higher Education Strategy.

Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the persons who will be members of the steering group tasked with developing a new national strategy for higher education; the reason they were chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42006/08]

  Deputy Batt O’Keeffe: I intend to bring proposals to Government shortly in relation to the process to develop a new national strategy for higher education. It is envisaged that the process will be led by a high level steering group, who will be able to provide a business, wider community and international perspective. Membership of the steering group is currently under consideration.