Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022

Tuesday, 5 July 2022

Questions (917)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Question:

917. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of PhD positions funded by her Department or bodies under the aegis of her Department; the average stipend or salary paid to full-time PhD candidates through these funding streams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35437/22]

Written answers

Minister for Rural and Community Development

I can confirm to the Deputy that neither my Department or the four agencies under its remit are funding any PhD positions.