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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.

Continuation of Calf Investment Scheme under TAMS welcome news for farmers – Lombard

The continuation of the Calf Investment Scheme under the TAMS programme is welcome news for farmers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

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

Busy year for Irish Coast Guard highlights their vital role in saving lives

Figures from the Irish Coast Guard reminds us of the vital work they do to save lives on our coasts and that we must exercise great care in the water, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

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.

Minister Harris announces four retrofitting centres of excellence

RTÉ and Vodafone should pull ad encouraging Christmas swimmers at Forty Foot

RTÉ and Vodafone should pull an ad on the traditional Christmas swim at the Forty Foot in the interest of public safety during the Covid pandemic, a Fine Gael TD has said.

New school for children with autism and learning disabilities in Crumlin is a welcome development

A new Special School which will open in 2021 is a much-needed development which will greatly assist children with learning disabilities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Minister Madigan welcomes the establishment of a new special school in South Dublin

Madigan hopeful that new Dundrum Community Cultural & Civic Hub can be delivered in near future

A new cultural and civic centre for Dundrum would benefit local community groups and greatly enhance life for all local residents, Minister Josepha Madigan has said.