Minister Lawless says his main focus remains on increasing student beds.
The Higher Education Minister insists student beds are his primary focus.
It's after a leaked draft document relating to the Higher Education Strategy suggested asking colleges to do more remote lectures.
Minister James Lawless says he has not signed off on that.
He's also reaffirming he wants students to have a good experience on campus:
Erin Foley, Student Union President at SETU, says the plans would create a two-tier system for students:
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