Minister Mitchell O’Connor welcomes Cabinet approval for progression of the Technological Universities Bill
The Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. welcomed the approval by the Government of insertions and amendments to the Technological Universities Bill. Share:
Minister Mitchell O’Connor launches Gender Equality Taskforce for Higher Education
Mary Mitchell O’Connor, Minister of State with special responsibility for Higher Education today (6th November 2017) has announced the establishment of a Gender Equality Taskforce. The Minister has appointed this high level taskforce to prepare a prioritised three… Read More
Minister Mitchell O’Connor launches an online resource to inform Higher Level Institutions’ Student Retention Strategies
Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., Minister of State for Higher Education, today 2nd of November, 2017, launched an online resource to assist higher level institutions to create effective student retention strategies and to enhance student experiences. Share:
Minister Mitchell O’Connor launches OECD/EU Report on Ireland’s entrepreneurship education
Irish Minister of State for Higher Education, EC and OECD are launching a report on “Supporting Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Higher Education in Ireland” Irish Higher Education Institutions are engines for economic development Share:
€200 Million PPP Investment Programme Announced for Institutes of Technology
I am delighted that the PPP programme we are announcing today will provide eleven new state of the art buildings and that it will have such a strong focus on supporting regional development. Share:
Budget 2018 and Higher Education
After a relatively short time in the Department of Education, I am delighted to be able to announce a comprehensive major new investment in current and capital spending on 3rd Level education. This includes a significant increase in… Read More
Minister Bruton and Minister Mitchell O’Connor Announce New Fund to Increase Collaboration with Global Universities
€500,000 available through new programme to promote collaboration between Ireland and our global partners Share:
Speech at the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber County Business Awards Thursday 28 September
Cathaoirleach, Pat Neill, fellow TDs, Senators and Councillors, ladies and gentlemen: good evening! I am so thrilled to be here at the inaugural County Business Awards in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown. It’s recognition of the huge contribution business makes to… Read More
Last Updated: November 27, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Library Services in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown to receive investment of over €100,000
Library services in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown are to receive €100,800 in extra funding, Fine Gael Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said. Share: