Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Aodhán Ó RíordáinAodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin Bay North, Labour)
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I thank the delegates for their presentations.  I have two related questions.  Academic freedom was mentioned.  I note the recent comments of the president of UCD in this regard. Is there cause for concern in that space?  Is there something that the delegates feel needs to be reflected in the Bill in relation to academic freedom?

The second question is on the composition of the board which came up in most of the delegates' contributions.  Perhaps they might take the opportunity to expand on the comments they have already made.