Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021
646. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if action has been taken in relation to an incident regarding academic freedom (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12048/21]
View answerThe principle of academic freedom is a defining characteristic of high-quality higher education and research throughout the world.
Irish universities are independent and autonomous statutory bodies established under the Universities Act, 1997 which guarantees the principle of academic freedom and puts in place detailed institutional level governance arrangements for the management, operation, policies and strategy of the relevant institution.
Ireland supports academic freedom, and promoting our values is a strong part of our foreign policy, and we encourage all of our partners around the world to respect such freedoms.
