€25 million investment for the development of protected areas for marine biodiversity
A new €25 million LIFE project to protect, conserve and restore the biodiversity of Ireland’s marine ecosystems has been launched.
Government
Budget 2025: Major Capital and Funding Package for the Tertiary Sector
As part of Budget 2025, Government has agreed a total National Training Fund (NTF) funding package of €1.485bn over a 6-year period (2025-2030) for the tertiary sector.
Further Expansion of Training Places in Key Therapy Disciplines
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD have today announced the next phase of expansion of the…
Public Sector – Irish Language Network launched by the Minister of State for the Gaeltacht
The Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne T.D., officially launched the Public Sector - Irish Language Network with an event attended by almost 200…
Further Education and Training guide for young people no longer in formal education
Minister of State at the Department of Justice James Browne TD and Minister for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD have launched a guidance document to help young people…
Major Expansion of Degree Courses Outside the Central Application Office process.
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced a major expansion of degree courses outside the Central Application Office process.
Distributed Campus Support Fund
A new Distributed Campus Support Fund of €4.5 million will support higher education institutions that have multiple campuses in remote regional locations.
Higher Education Authority Bill
The government has given approval to publish the Higher Education Authority Bill to reform the oversight and regulation of the Higher Education Institutions and modernise the regulatory role of the…
What is Springboard+
What is Springboard+ Springboard+ is an initiative that aims to provide free/ subsidised education, upskilling and reskilling opportunities through higher education in areas where there is a skills need. Courses…
€40M Funding for North-South Research Programme
Earlier today Taoiseach Micheal Martin TD and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD announced €40 million for a North-South Research programme.
Payment of €250 to 71,000 Students Begins
A payment of €250 to 71,000 Students Begins today. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has confirmed that almost 71,000 students will receive an…
Grant Approved for the Online Learning Resource, Vifax don Ghaeilge, at Maynooth University
Funding of over €7,000 has been approved for the Vifax don Ghaeilge initiative again this year for the fifth consecutive year. Vifax don Ghaeilge is an aid for Irish language…
Reports Highlight Need for Investment in Education
While the education sector struggles with the start of the 2020/2021 academic year under the weight of COVID-19 and the latest restrictions that are affecting thousands of students who have…
Prison Officer Training Courses
Prison Officer training courses provide vital training for some of our most important members of our correctional facilites. Prison officers are the most important part of any correctional facility, providing…
Minister Harris Announces Changes to the Student Support Scheme for Students Living in Direct Provision
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD has today (10th August) announced changes to the Student Support Scheme for Students Living in Direct Provision.…
Minister Harris Welcomes Government Approval for Legislation to Establish Department
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD, has welcomed Government approval to publish legislation to establish the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research,…
