Further and Higher Education

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021

Thursday, 9 September 2021

Questions (862)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Question:

862. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the next higher education research and development survey will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43025/21]

Written answers

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

The Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey is undertaken every two years among Ireland’s publicly-funded higher education institutions. The last iteration, covering the 2018-2019 academic year, was conducted by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

Following a Government decision to transfer certain research and innovation functions, the HERD Survey is the responsibility of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from 2021 onwards. 

The next survey, covering the 2020-2021 academic year, will be undertaken in 2022 and its publication is expected in Q4 2022.