Third Level Education
Dail Éireann — 2021-07-08
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Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (FF), Carlow-Kilkenny

It is important we have inclusive education where people feel safe at work and when they are studying. In autumn, I read that less than half of the sexual assault and harassment concerns reported by students in the academic year 2018-19 were investigated by colleges. I am aware that considerable supports have been allocated to a number of initiatives in the area. If reported cases have been increasing over the years, investigations by universities and colleges must also be increased. The voices need to be heard. I ask the Minister to address that. I welcome the funding. This is important. It is all about communication, and funding is the key.

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Sitting date: 2021-07-08