Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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338. To ask 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]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I 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.