A survey is set to be carried out into harassment, sexual harassment and bullying in the country's higher education institutions. A letter requiring specific institutional action plans on tackling sexual violence and harassment in third level institutions was sent to University Presidents of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by the minister recently. As part of this action plan, HEIs will be required to report statistics annually to the Higher Education Authority (HEA). "The survey will commence in the new year, and the Higher Education Authority is working closely with the higher education institutions in this regard. "Harassment and sexual harassment contribute to the lack of gender equality of women in academia.

Source: Irish Examiner November 26, 2020 11:14 UTC