Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
338. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence regarding the raising of and giving an innovative approach to student engagement (details supplied). [13431/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI met with the RAG CEO and Co-Founder Daithí De Buitléir on 4th July last. At this meeting I received a briefing on RAG's approach to student engagement. This is a very worthwhile initiative and should be encouraged. I understand that last December Mr de Buitléir had a further meeting with Mr.Tom Boland CEO of the Higher Education Authority who was also provided with a briefing on the work of RAG. While the HEA is not in a position to provide funding for the initiative, I am informed that the HEA is exploring other ways that this worthy endeavour could fruitfully be supported in the third level sector.
