Departmental Reviews

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Questions (82)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Question:

82. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the ongoing PhD review; if a more formal consultation process will take place later in the review process that will include stakeholder engagement; if he will request that the chairs of the review meet an organisation (details supplied) as the body representing PhD researchers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6958/23]

Written answers

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

My Department has begun a national review of State supports for PhD researchers.

In this regard, I was pleased to appoint Dr Andrea Johnson and David Cagney as Co-Chairs for the review.

It is anticipated that key stakeholders will be consulted as part of the review including, importantly, those representing PhD research students. It is anticipated that this will take place over the coming weeks.