National Tertiary Office

The National Tertiary Office was established with the goal of creating a more unified tertiary education system and is part of a wider reform agenda aimed at ensuring that Ireland's further and higher education system is well-equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The creation of the National Tertiary Office was a significant development in Ireland's further and higher education landscape and plays an important role in shaping the future of the country's tertiary education system. The National Tertiary Office is responsible for coordinating and supporting the development of policy in relation to further and higher education progression pathways for students. Collaborations between Higher Education Institutions and Education and Training Boards will see students commence their third level experience in further education and complete it in a partner higher education institution. The National Tertiary Office is jointly managed by the HEA and SOLAS. Dr. Fiona Maloney has been appointed as the Director of the National Tertiary Office. Her role will involve leading the development of the office's strategic plan and overseeing its implementation.