Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2024-04-30
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Niall Collins (FF), Limerick County

I do not have anything further to add only that, under the Universities Act 1997, academic freedom is protected. We feel that it is appropriate within the higher education institutions themselves. We absolutely agree with the principle, but we do not feel it is appropriate to this legislation.

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Sitting date: 2024-04-30