Simon Harris to call on third-level to tackle 'epidemic' of sex crimes

Simon Harris will address sexual harassment and violence today.

Simon Harris will today ask those involved in third-level education and beyond to arrive at three concrete proposals that can tackle what he will call the "epidemic" of sex crime.

Mr Harris will meet the national advisory committee on sexual harassment and violence in third-level education today as part of his new role as Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and is expected to spell out his intentions on tackling issues such as consent and sexual harassment both on campus, and in homes around the country.