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Controversial higher education bill passed

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Changes strengthen the role of the Higher Education Authority

A bill seeking to radically reform the national higher education system has been approved by the Irish parliament.

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) Bill will shake up how Irish higher education institutions are run, introducing extra accountability and reporting requirements for institutions and adding powers to the HEA, the statutory policy advisory body for higher education in Ireland.

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