It is with profound sadness that I learned of Monica Barnes passing last evening. Monica was the most wonderful, warm hearted woman and represented our Dun Laoghaire constituency so ably. She was articulate, sincere, and passionate about the advancement of women.
Only last week when I spoke to her, she was excited and enthusiastic about coming to our next DunLaoghaire Constituency meeting and celebrating Votáil 100. She was also due to participate in an event tomorrow for Fine Gael women of the “Class of ‘83”.
I have the lovely memory of meeting three generations of the Barnes family a few short weeks ago: Monica, Sarah and her granddaughter Ailbhe. It was clear how much of Monica’s energy and passion has been passed through the generations.
I offer my deepest condolences to the Barnes family.
Last Updated: November 22, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
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 Student Accommodation Strategy.
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Last Updated: November 22, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Clonkeen College Update – Statement from Minister Mitchell O’Connor
Whilst I am disappointed that Clonkeen College lands couldn’t be retained in their totality, I am relieved that after protracted legal wrangling, and the fear of large legal costs ratcheting up for the school, a legal settlement has been reached between the Board of Management of Clonkeen College and the Christian Brothers.
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Last Updated: November 22, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Deansgrange Library to pilot “My Open Library” initiative – Min. Mitchell O’Connor
Deansgrange Library will pilot the “My Open Library” initiative, announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, Minister Mitchell O’Connor was delighted to confirm.
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Last Updated: November 22, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor addressed IIEA Conference on Higher Education Funding in Ireland
The Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., today (13th June, 2018) gave a closing address to the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) conference on future funding of Higher Education in Ireland.
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Last Updated: November 22, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Minister Mitchell O’Connor calls on Higher Education Institutions to transform Ireland through four new National Development Funds
€195 million to be allocated to Funds in Budget 2019 and €4 billion between 2019 and 2027
Intensive collaboration planned in rural development, urban development, climate action and disruptive technology
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Last Updated: November 22, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Minister Mitchell O’Connor calls on Higher Education and Enterprise sectors to lead the way in Foreign Languages Strategy
The Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., last night opened the “Education for a changing world – Languages for Employability in a Post-Brexit Ireland” Conference in the residence of the German Ambassador in Dublin.
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Last Updated: November 22, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Mitchell O’Connor signs an agreement with Oman for Higher Education cooperation
The Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., has today, in Dublin, signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of Higher Education cooperation with her counterpart from the Sultanate of Oman, the Minister of Higher Education, and H.E. Dr. Rawya Al Busaidi.
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Last Updated: November 22, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Minister Mitchell O’Connor gives opening address at first Technological Higher Education Association Colloquium in GMIT
Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., opened the first annual Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) Colloquium in GMIT today (10th of May).
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Last Updated: November 22, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Monica Barnes RIP
It is with profound sadness that I learned of Monica Barnes passing last evening. Monica was the most wonderful, warm hearted woman and represented our Dun Laoghaire constituency so ably. She was articulate, sincere, and passionate about the advancement of women.
Only last week when I spoke to her, she was excited and enthusiastic about coming to our next DunLaoghaire Constituency meeting and celebrating Votáil 100. She was also due to participate in an event tomorrow for Fine Gael women of the “Class of ‘83”.
I have the lovely memory of meeting three generations of the Barnes family a few short weeks ago: Monica, Sarah and her granddaughter Ailbhe. It was clear how much of Monica’s energy and passion has been passed through the generations.
I offer my deepest condolences to the Barnes family.
Last Updated: November 22, 2018 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor to widen the demographic of students taking up international study abroad or internship opportunities
In the University of Limerick today Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor launched a report “Enhancing Mobility for Access Students Ireland [EMASI]” and online resource mobilitytookit.ie for higher education institutions in Ireland to widen student participation in international mobility opportunities, such as Erasmus +, for non-traditional students such as mature students, student with disabilities or from lower socio-economic groups.
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