Sutherland says number of universities must be cut [IrishTimes]
- Published: 23 January 2010
FORMER EU commissioner Peter Sutherland has said the number of universities in the State must be reduced to boost standards. Ireland cannot afford to keep seven universities at world-class research, education and training levels, he said in an address at the Royal Irish Academy yesterday.
Mr Sutherland also backed the decision to abolish the National University of Ireland (NUI). While he was a proud UCD graduate, he never regarded himself as an NUI graduate, he said. He also backed the return of student charges.
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