135. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to press ahead with the regulatory reform for the international student sector in January 2015; if the impact on the sector has been assessed by her Department; the consultation that has taken place with the sector on the proposals; if her Department has estimated the number of private colleges which will close as a result of these changes; the reason she announced the removal of UK courses from the approved register in view of the fact that it is impossible for colleges to apply for Quality and Qualifications Ireland-recognised courses in such a short timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45556/14]

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135. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to press ahead with the regulatory reform for the international student sector in January 2015; if the impact on the sector has been assessed by her Department; the consultation that has taken place with the sector on the proposals; if her Department has estimated the number of private colleges which will close as a result of these changes; the reason she announced the removal of UK courses from the approved register in view of the fact that it is impossible for colleges to apply for Quality and Qualifications Ireland-recognised courses in such a short timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45556/14]

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