44. (1) An tÚdarás shall, from time to time, at a national level, engage with and seek views from representatives of students (including representatives of students in priority groups and representatives of students who are competent to speak the Irish language) regarding issues of relevance at a national level to the experience of students participating in higher education, including matters related to teaching and learning, research, governance and support services for students.

(2) An tÚdarás may engage with the Minister, the Qualifications and Quality Assurance Authority of Ireland, higher education providers or such other bodies or persons as it considers appropriate in its engagement with representatives of students under subsection (1).

(3) An tÚdarás shall consider the outcome of the engagement provided for in subsection (1) in the performance of its functions.