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Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 36: In page 34, line 6, after “environmental” to insert “development and".

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 37: In page 34, to delete lines 9 and 10 and substitute the following: “(ix) social, economic and cultural requirements, including the requirements in higher education for the promotion and use of the Irish language of students who are enrolled in primary schools and post-primary schools which provide education through the medium of the Irish language, with...

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 38: In page 34, line 26, after “environmental” to insert “development and” .

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 39: In page 34, to delete lines 29 and 30 and substitute the following: “(m) social, economic and cultural requirements, including the requirements in higher education for the promotion and use of the Irish language of students who are enrolled in primary schools and post-primary schools which provide education through the medium of the Irish language, with...

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 43: In page 35, line 37, to delete “in consultation” and substitute “following engagement” . I will first speak to my amendments in this group, amendments Nos. 43 and 46, which I have tabled in an attempt to respond to amendments from Opposition colleagues; namely, amendments Nos. 44, 45, 47 and 48. This is the debate around...

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 46: In page 36, line 1, to delete “in consultation” and substitute “following engagement” .

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I would like to explain why I do not propose to accept the amendments in this grouping. I am not proposing to make amendments to the Bill around the inclusion of a specific reference to the comply-or-explain principle or references to the provision of an adequate explanation for non-compliance. It is considered that the Higher Education Authority Bill 2022 at present reflects the...

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I have an amendment in this grouping, amendment No. 56. It provides that the approval of the board is needed by the CEO of the HEA to determine such other conditions of funding a funded body must comply with. I am not proposing to accept amendments Nos. 53, 54, 55, 57, 69 or 78. There has always been a balance between the role of the chief executive officer and that of the board. Through...

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 56: In page 38, line 23, after “determined” to insert “, with the approval of the Board,”.

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 58: In page 41, line 41, after “groups” to insert “and students who are competent to speak the Irish language”.

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I move amendment No. 59: In page 42, line 3, after “groups” to insert “and students who are competent to speak the Irish language”.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: The Programme for Government Our Shared Future includes a commitment to ensure that Ireland is a global leader in research and innovation across the arts, humanities, social sciences and STEM. Consequently, Impact 2030: Ireland's Research and Innovation Strategy, which I launched on the 18thof May, positions research and innovation at the heart of addressing Ireland's societal, economic and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: Impact 2030 will intensify our commitment to Ireland’s knowledge-based economy, increasing and deepening enterprise research and innovation activity, which will be central to long-term economic and social sustainability at national and regional level. My Department works closely with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, which will be leading on Impact 2030's commitment...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: Impact 2030 includes plans for a comprehensive impact review.  Given its relevance and importance to both existing investment and the nature of any future investment in research and innovation, it will be progressed as part of the Strategy's first Work Programme, i.e. during the 2022 to 2024 period.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153, 154 and 155 together. Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy sets out a whole of Government ambition for research and innovation in Ireland out to 2030. The overarching purpose of Impact 2030 is to maximise the impact of research and innovation on multiple national priorities. Grounded in extensive consultation and analysis, it...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: Currently, Ireland performs well in attracting international students. Thirty percent (30%) of Irish doctoral students are from other countries, compared to an EU average of 19%. Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy, which I launched on the 18thof May, places talent at the heart of our research and innovation system. One of its objectives is to attract the best...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Research Funding (23 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I can only respond to the Deputy’s question in terms of the student numbers supported by my Department through Science Foundation Ireland and the Irish Research Council, and on student numbers as reported by the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the latest Higher Education Research and Development Survey (HERD) survey. There are many other research funders in the national system,...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I am delighted to be in Seanad Éireann for Second Stage of this important legislation, the Higher Education Authority Bill 2022. I am pleased to have this opportunity to address the House on Second Stage. It has been 50 years since the Higher Education Authority Act 1971 established the Higher Education Authority, HEA. That is the context. It is 50 years since we have legislated in...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I am sure that can be arranged. We will make copies available. The Bill provides a legal basis for the functions of the HEA and the role of the Minister. HEIs are independent entities established under statute or as not-for-profit or private institutions. The HEA is the statutory body that acts as an intermediary between autonomous HEIs and the State. Crucially, the HEA is responsible...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (28 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: As I think Senator Norris will like to hear, Part 14 amends the Housing Finance Agency Act 1981 to amend the definition of "institution of higher education" to which the Housing Finance Agency can provide support. I suggest that we take the rest of my script, which outlines the provisions of the remaining sections, as read. I look forward to debating the Bill with Senators.