Data collected by the Speak Out platform shows fear of inaction as the most common reason why most incidents are left unreported by students and staff. Fewer than one in eight third-level students who anonymously disclosed experiences of bullying, assault or sexual violence over a two-year period felt comfortable making a formal report to their Higher Education Institution (HEI). Discrimination was noted in 18 per cent of staff cases, compared to 13 per cent of student cases. Bullying accounted for 382 reports, 35 per cent of staff cases and 19 per cent of students. Across the board, reporters were predominantly women, at 71 per cent for students and 80 per cent of staff.

Source: The Irish Times November 04, 2025 18:01 UTC