News & Statements
Minister Harris launches new Covid information campaign for students
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today (Wednesday) launched a new COVID-19 information campaign for students and young adults. The video, which has been made in partnership with HSE Public Health West, highlights the risks associated with gatherings and gives a real-life example of a recent outbreak that led to hundreds of COVID-19 infections.
3,000 apprentices recruited under Government Apprenticeship Scheme – Minister Harris
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has today marked the 3,000th application under the Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme.
Minister Harris urges people to have their say on Review of the Student Grant Scheme
This Review was committed to under the current Programme for Government and announced as part of Budget 2021.
Minister Harris announces €193 million investment in five world- leading SFI Research Centres
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD today announced an investment of €193 million in five Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres for six years.
Significant milestone as number of women apprentices surpasses 1,000 – Minister Harris
Five years ago, there were as few as 26 female apprentices. Today, we are marking 1,000 female apprentices.
Minister Harris approves €5.4 million to help students with disabilities in higher education institutions
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today approved a number of initiatives aimed at supporting students with disabilities to access and engage with higher education.
New one-stop shop for people who need to upskill or retrain, Minister Harris announces
The online portal – gov.ie/therightcourse - is a one stop shop for businesses, employees or unemployed persons and outlines the third level options available to them.
Minister Harris announces roll out of wifi to 90 locations in 2021
Minister Harris announces establishment of Munster Technological University
Minister Harris announces establishment of Munster Technological University
Minister Harris announces €5.8 million for community education
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced that €5.8m has been granted for community education.