Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2022
147. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an estimated timeframe for the introduction of new contracts for academic staff working in technological universities in order to develop research capacity; if he will provide an update on his engagement with trade unions and other stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59808/22]
View answerI intend to bring a Memorandum for Government to Cabinet as soon as possible in relation to the OECD Review of technological university academic career paths, contracts and organisation that was commissioned by the Higher Education Authority last year.
In so doing I will also be proposing to my Cabinet colleagues a set of implementing measures arising from my Department's scrutiny of the OECD review. Officials from my Department are engaging with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in this context.
Subject to Cabinet approval in due course in-depth engagement will take place with TU management, staff representatives and relevant stakeholders as appropriate.
