Even strategic priorities, which at first seem separate to the development of FET, will be considered as opportunities to contribute to the implementation of the FET strategy. So for example, in the coming months the EU review of Higher Education funding will conclude and be submitted to Government for decision. Comparison with European peers would say - whereas we have very high levels of participation in higher education - there is a need to consider the balance between the FET and HE systems, and to further develop pathways between further education and higher education. Acceleration of such reforms will be a key part of commitment by the Exchequer of increased funding for higher education.