Q: What is the relationship between the Further Education and Training Awards Council, the Higher Education and Awards Council and the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland?

A:

They are each independent bodies with their own functions. There are separate but interdependent roles for the awards Councils and the Authority.The role of the Authority includes the establishment of standards of awards and the determination of the procedures to be followed by the Councils in the performance of the Councils functions. The Authority also reviews the performance by the Councils of their functions and has an appeals and funding role.