Education around consent should be a requirement, not an option in third level institutions - Harris

In September, broadcaster and lecturer Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin spoke pubicly about her own experience of sexual harassment at UCD.

A survey is set to be carried out into harassment, sexual harassment and bullying in the country's higher education institutions.

The survey, which will look into harassment and bullying of both staff and students, was confirmed by Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris.