Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2021
589. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is satisfied that the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 is being properly applied and adhered to within all third-level institutions. [23496/21]
View answerAs independent corporate entities higher education institutions are required in their own right to comply with the provisions of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. As legally autonomous institutions, it is a matter for each institution to ensure the provisions of the Protected Disclosures Act are fully implemented and adhered to within their own institution.
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has responsibility for the effective governance and regulation of the higher education institutions and my Department supports the HEA in its role. If the Deputy has any concerns in this regard, I would be happy to meet with him to discuss this.
