 HECA lobbies its members interests in government and legislative circles and seeks representation on government committees and boards.HECA has made submissions to bodies such as QQI, HETAC, NQAI, DES, and the HEA and has had inputs into the development of independent third level education in Ireland.HECA also represents the independent education sector on a number of national and international educational bodies, such as QQI, the Bologna Process, International Education Board of Ireland, and The Irish Higher Education Quality Network.