Anton was joined by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, and Science, Simon Harris.

Together they discuss issues around the potential influence of the Catholic Church on the new National Maternity Hospital, as well as proposals that have the potential to transform third-level education in Ireland, current issues within the system, and the rise in CAO points.

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