News & Statements
Water Fountain Scheme needed nationally – Noone
Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has called for a national water fountain programme to be rolled out across the country in an effort to reduce single use plastics.
FF response to Brexit efforts is disappointing – Deering
The Fianna Fáil response to the efforts being made by the Government to offset the challenges presented by Brexit is disappointing, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor to meet Irish Diaspora, Officials & Education Partners in Colorado & Kansas during St. Patrick’s Day visit
Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. Minister of State for Higher Education has today embarked on a five-day trip to the United States of America as part of the Government’s programme of St Patrick’s Day visits. During the trip the Minister will visit Colorado and Kansas City.
Time for Ireland to consider online voting in elections – Rock
Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock has today (Monday) said that the Government should consider introducing online voting following in its successful use in the recent parliamentary elections in Estonia.
Minister Heather Humphreys speaking at the Launch of “Protestant and Irish: the minority’s search for place in independent Ireland” at the Royal Irish Academy
The huge contribution of the Protestant community to the political, economic, sporting and cultural development of independent Ireland is a historical fact, and this publication tells that story in an accessible and appealing way.The early decades of independence were certainly turbulent - and sometimes precarious - for Irish Protestants, and it is true that many chose to keep themselves to themselves.
Remote working will ensure sustainable communities – Carey
REMOTE working has to be adopted by all employers as technology continues to evolve, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor stands over her remarks about International Women’s Day
The Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has stood by her comments made on Thursday about a small number of men having an interest in International Women’s Day events.
More women needed in STEM professions – Noone
Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has called for greater numbers of young girls to be encouraged to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects and careers.
Speech by Frances Fitzgerald TD European Parliament Selection Convention Dublin, 6th March 2019
Speech by Frances Fitzgerald TD European Parliament Selection Convention Dublin, 6th March 2019
Minister Mitchell O’Connor gives key note address at NWCI conference #ItStopsNow.
The Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, with special responsibility for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., gave the keynote address, ahead of International Women’ Day today (7th March 2019) at the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) conference in Liberty Hall.