Minister announces reforms to qualifications bodies [schooldays.ie]
- Published: 29 July 2011
The government has announced reforms to the education system that will see several qualifications bodies merged into a single organisation.
Under the proposals set out in the new legislation, the authority will take responsibility for the quality assurance of third-level establishments in the country, a function currently performed by the Irish Universities Quality Board.
Education Minister Ruairi Quinn stated: "This Bill is an important step in ensuring an overall coherent approach to qualifications and quality assurance in education and training and in enhancing Ireland's reputation in this field."
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