higher education
Institutes of Technology Gain New Award-Giving Powers in Win for Autonomy
The power of awarding degrees will no longer be delegated to Quality and Qualifications Ireland.
Higher Education Crisis a Risk to Economy, says Government Report
The annual national risk assessment has identified underinvestment in higher education as a risk to the economy.
HEA Changes Could Spell Strict Penalties for Universities Misusing Grants
Changes to the Higher Education Authority Act could see grants withheld from universities.
Potential Coalitions Would Have Differing Impacts Upon Higher Education in Ireland
Tom Myatt analyses the different coalitions the 2016 election could leave us with, arguing that some would be better than others for young people.
Those Who Benefit from Graduates Must Contribute to their Third-Level Education
Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party, lays out a unique solution to the problems faced by third-level institutions.
Access to a Top-Quality Education Should be Determined by Hard Work, not Ability to Pay
Micheál Martin, leader of Fianna Fáil, explores the failings of the previous government and sets out a plan for more higher education funding, not less.
Analysis
Economists Agree There’s No Magic Bullet to Fund Higher Education
James Shaw explores different means by which higher education could be funded, beyond a simple yet expensive loan scheme for students.
Labour Will Not Tolerate Destructive, Socially Regressive Education Policies
Joan Burton, leader of the Labour Party, discusses future funding options for higher education that will see the sector thrive.
We Don’t Have to Live in an Unequal Society
Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Féin, argues for total reform of the education sector and the elimination of third-level fees.
Without Investment in Third-Level, Ireland’s Long-Term Prosperity is in Danger
Stephen Donnelly, co-leader of the Social Democrats, argues that politicians must pay greater attention to student concerns.