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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026

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Tuesday, 23 June 2026

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Pádraig O'Sullivan

Question:

922. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department or the Higher Education Authority holds data on the nationalities of academic teaching staff employed in higher education institutions; if so, the number of such staff by nationality in each of the years 2020 to 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47462/26]

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Data on the nationality of academic teaching staff is not collected by my Department or the Higher Education Authority.

Higher education institutions are autonomous bodies with responsibility for their own recruitment practices. Appointments are made in line with publicly funded sector principles, including merit-based, transparent, and equality-focused recruitment processes, and in accordance with relevant employment legislation.

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