Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2022-09-20
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Pauline O'Reilly (GP), Labour Panel

I agree with Senator Malcolm Byrne. I have been a member of the údarás of the National University of Ireland Galway, which is now the University of Galway, and I think that the voice of students is essential. PhD students, by virtue of their other roles are often members of these boards, which is effectively what they are. The voice of the students' union is also really important. I am anxious to hear what the Minister will say and reiterate that we must make sure that this voice is retained.

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Sitting date: 2022-09-20