asked the Minister for Education the average age of professors, associate professors and of senior lecturers in Irish universities (a) at present and (b) ten years ago; if the average age has risen significantly; and if this will have any adverse effect on the level of innovation in Irish higher education in view of the concerns expressed on the topic in an OECD report (details supplied).
Written Answers. - Age Profile of Teaching Staff.
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It was not possible to obtain the information requested by the Deputy within the time available. I have asked my Department to make arrangements to have the information collected and I shall forward it to the Deputy as soon as I receive it.