Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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646. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if action has been taken in relation to an incident regarding academic freedom (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12048/21]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The principle of academic freedom is a defining characteristic of high-quality higher education and research throughout the world.

Irish universities are independent and autonomous statutory bodies established under the Universities Act, 1997 which guarantees the principle of academic freedom and puts in place detailed institutional level governance arrangements for the management, operation, policies and strategy of the relevant institution.

Ireland supports academic freedom, and promoting our values is a strong part of our foreign policy, and we encourage all of our partners around the world to respect such freedoms.