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Driver Theory Test move online should be accelerated – Higgins
The move to bring the Driver Theory Test online should be accelerated to help clear the backlog of applications, a Fine Gael TD has said.
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.
School books must be subject to an inclusive language audit – Seery-Kearney
School books must be subject to an inclusive language audit to ensure they promote respect, equality and inclusion, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
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.
Online safety regulations must be prioritised – Higgins
The establishment of online safety regulations must be treated as a matter of urgency for Ireland despite warnings from social media giants, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Erasmus for Northern Irish Students from September
Students in Northern Ireland will be able to access the Erasmus programme from September, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
Dedicated health unit on Long Covid must be established – Burke
The HSE should establish a dedicated health unit for research and to manage and support patients suffering the long-term effects of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Radical solutions to borrowing and debt levels required in shaping our world post-Covid – Bruton
The sustainability of borrowing and debt levels will soon become the biggest looming question we face in seeking to shape a post-Covid world, the Fine Gael PP Chairman Richard Bruton has said.
Gardaí must be afforded all supports in frontline COVID battle – Buttimer
Gardaí must continue to be afforded all supports possible in their role on the Covid frontline in the wake of GSOC complaint figures, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sexual education must be embedded in our school system
A new comprehensive programme of relationship and sexual education must be embedded in our school system for children from early age if we are to break the endemic of sexual and gender-based violence in Ireland, a Fine Gael TD has said.