119 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her plans to publish the Hunt report before the budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42973/10]

121 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 9 November 2010, when she received the report; when she circulated it to her Cabinet colleagues; the timeframe, if any, she gave within which to send their written replies; when she expects to bring a memorandum to Government for agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43027/10]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 121 together.

The terms of reference for the High Level Group which was established to develop proposals for a new national strategy for higher education provided for an extensive examination of all issues relating to the future development of the higher education sector. The Group has now completed its work and I received its report in August. I am consulting with my Government colleagues in relation to the report in accordance with standard procedures and the timeframe for publication of the report will be decided in that context.