BusConnects – Have Your Say!

I have been contacted by many residents along the Number 4 bus route, concerned about the proposed changes to the bus network as part of the BusConnects, Dublin Area Bus Network Redesign. A public consultation on the BusConnects… Read More

Sports Capital Grants Scheme 2018 Announced

 This morning brought the great news that €40 million is available to develop sports infrastructure around the country with a new round of Sports Capital grants. This scheme has proved very successful in getting much needed funding to… Read More

Minister Mitchell O’Connor opens Major European Conference on Gender Equality in Higher Education at TCD

Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, with special responsibility for Higher Education today (20th August 2018) officially opened the 10th European Conference on Gender Equality in Higher Education. Share:

Congratulations to Leaving Cert Students

Was honoured to share Pearse College student Michael's results with his wife Leonie. Michael returned to education and sat his Leaving Cert to progress his career and to be a role model for his 14 year old son,… Read More

2 Days Left to Have Your Say on LPT in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council have an open public consultation on Local Property Tax in the County. This consultation closes on Wednesday 15 August. To have your say, please visit https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/finance/copy-of-local-property-tax-2019/ Share:

Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor Launches Report on Sexual Consent among Third Level Students

The Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, TD, today launched a research report on sexual consent among third level students carried out by the NUI Galway SMART Consent research team in collaboration with their partners… Read More

Launch of Public Consultation on Gift Voucher Fees

A public consultation to examine gift voucher fees has been launched, Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor has said. The Government has agreed to enact new legislation for a minimum lifespan of five years for gift vouchers. Share:

Minister Mitchell O’Connor announces the publication of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill

The Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., today announced that the Government has approved publication of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training)(Amendment) Bill. Share:

Minister Mitchell O’Connor invites views on updating the Higher Education Authority Act 1971

Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, TD, today, the 19th of July, launched a public consultation seeking views on updating the Higher Education Authority Act 1971. Share:

National Student Accommodation Strategy

The Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. and the Minister of State with special responsibility for Housing and Urban Development, Damien English T.D. today released the end Q2 2018 progress report on the National… Read More

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