Charles Larkin and Jacco Thijssen discuss education policy in today's Irish Times. From the article:
Universities in this country no longer view their role as being driven by outcomes or the end result of the market. Outcome-driven higher education is about making education fit with the regional socio-economic norms and global educational requirements. Ireland's education system needs to take account of the demand for international comparative advantage, at institutional and individual levels.
Charlie an Jacco are members of the Swan Group, as am I. Have a look at what we're up to here.