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

I welcome the action plan that will be in colleges and the Minister's commitment to foster a culture in higher education where it is clear that unwanted behaviours are not acceptable. That is so important. It is crucial that meaningful participation is supported to allow the voices, needs, views and experiences of those most impacted by issues to be heard and for future supports to be targeted to meet their needs around safety, reporting and access to supports.
The recent survey on this issue in our higher education institutions is welcome but I understand the response from students and staff has been low. That is a real concern. Do we need to look at changing measures? What are we doing to enable adequate stakeholder consultation? What about the timeline? There is concern, given the low uptake from students and staff. Will the Minister come back to me on that?

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Sitting date: 2021-07-08