Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
1025. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether it is unfair that part-time lecturers in NCAD are being treated less favourably than their full-time colleagues (details supplied); if he will intervene and instruct NCAD to provide equal opportunities to all staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13114/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, NCAD is a recognised college of University College Dublin, and, as such, has autonomy in relation to its human resource policies.
At the same time, employers in the higher education sector are of course required to operate in accordance with the provisions of employment legislation, public sector pay policy and national industrial relations agreements.
I would encourage any employee of a third level institution who has concerns regarding their working or contractual conditions to raise them with their employer in the first instance or to avail of the dispute resolution mechanisms open to them if necessary.
