News & Statements
Review of Science Gallery needed to keep the doors open – Dolan
A review into the Science Gallery based in Trinity College Dublin must be conducted to ensure it can remain open and look forward to a sustainable future, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Expansion of apprenticeships and waiving of PLC fees promote new and alternative third-level opportunities – Dolan
With the waiving of PLC fees in Budget 2022, as well as €20 million in funding to expand apprenticeship programmes, let’s put our students first and make them aware of alternative and new pathways to progress to third-level education, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Vital that DEIS identification model is completed urgently to ensure schools receive funding – Dolan
It is vital that the DEIS identification model is completed urgently so that funding can be allocated to support more schools address educational disadvantage, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New Shannon TU will drive innovation and investment to transform communities in Midlands and West – Dolan
The new Technological University Shannon: Midlands Midwest will drive innovation and investment that will transform communities in the Midlands and the West, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Leaving cert students should consider all options for future careers – Dolan
Leaving Cert students receiving results tomorrow should consider all options for their future careers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Increased mental health supports available as students return to college campuses – Dolan
An additional €3 million in funding for mental health supports will help students as they return to third-level education this September, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Specialised menopause healthcare should be rolled out under Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan – Dolan
Targeted menopause healthcare and increased awareness of symptoms and treatments should be available to access in primary care centres across the country as well as in the 18 new Sláintecare Healthy Communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ballinasloe to be one of the first areas connected under the Government’s plan for high speed broadband – Dolan
The Ballinasloe area is one of the first in Ireland to be connected under the Government’s plan for high speed broadband, Senator Aisling Dolan has said.
Special Schools and Special Classes to remain open under COVID restrictions – Dolan
Special Schools and Special Classes are to remain open under the updated COVID-19 public health restrictions according to Fine Gael Seanad Education spokesperson, Aisling Dolan.
GMIT incident highlights need for unconscious bias training for college staff
A shocking incident in which lecturers were overheard using insulting language about their students has highlighted the need for unconscious bias training for all staff in the Higher Education sector, a Fine Gael Senator has said.