In 2020, the Framework for Consent for Higher Education was published by the Department of Education and Skills. As part of our commitment to this framework, and prevention of sexual violence in our institution, we have set up an oversight working group with staff, student, and external representation. The aim of this oversight group is to implement the action plan published in June 2021, which can be read here
We recognise the problem of sexual violence in Higher Education, and we are committed to playing our part as individuals and as a community to changing this and making our University a safer place for all.
Trinity College Dublin launches National Speak Out consent reporting tool. Speakers: Provost Linda Doyle, Professor Lorraine Leeson, TCDSU Greg Arrowsmith
Consent Framework Implementation Oversight Group Terms of Reference
Next meetings of the Consent Framework Implementation Oversight Working Group:
Wednesday 18th January 2023, 11am
Wednesday 26th April 2023, 11am
Membership of the Consent Framework Working Group:
Associate Vice Provost Equality Diversity and Inclusion (Chair) – Lorraine Leeson
Dean of Students – Catherine McCabe
Director of Human Resources – Antoinette Quinn
Acting Director of Student Counselling – Trish Murphy
Senior Dean – Eoin O’Sullivan
Junior Dean – Philip Coleman
Senior Tutor – Stephen Smith
Dean of Graduate Studies – Martine Smith
Representation from Dean of Research Office - Wolfgang Schmitt
Acting Equality Officer -Siobán O’Brien Green
Students’ Union Representative – Welfare Officer (Chloe Staunton)
Graduate Students’ Union Representative – President (Gisele Scanlon)
Internal Advisor (with subject matter expertise) - Professor Stephanie Holt
Head of Communications – Sally-Anne Fisher
External Representative (with subject matter expertise): Shirley Scott (Rape Crisis Centre)
Representative of Employee Trade Union, Maria Kelly
Representation from groups at risk of sexual violence (disability; ethnic minorities; LGBT+) Director Disability Service, Declan Treanor; Representative of experience of racial minorities TBC, representation from LGBTQ+, Daire Kelly
College Solicitor: Sinead Mac Bride
Consent Intern: TBC
