Yesterday, the National Skills Council, chaired by Kevin Marshall hosted a stakeholder event to launch its inaugural publication and accompanying advice to Government on skills priorities. Find out more and download the publication here: @IDAIRELAND

Minister @lawlessj met with @Meta officials at the Dublin campus as part of an ongoing conversation with enterprise around how skills can drive innovation and economic growth.

Minister @lawlessj has announced the commencement of construction of 5 new buildings across multiple campuses, which are being delivered by Public Private Partnership (PPP), having turned the sod on the largest of the projects in @SETUIreland.

Minister @MarianHarkin attended the ‘Literacy Changing Lives’ showcase event recently, announcing the allocation of more than €1 million in funding to projects across Ireland supporting adults with literacy, numeracy, digital and financial literacy needs. @SOLASFET

Expressions of interest are being sought from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill three vacancies on the Board of Directors of @SkillnetIreland. ℹ️ For more details:

Minister @lawlessj has today announced €34m in funding for the creation of a new @Researchirel ‘Accelerating Research to Commercialisation’ (ARC) Hub for HealthTech. @EUfundsIreland @NWAssembly .#EUinmyRegion

RT @TyndallInstitut: Tyndall was proud to welcome James Lawless, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Scienc….

RT @UCC: "It is so important that we support research across the board.". The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovat….

Minister of State @MarianHarkin, and Niall Collins, Minister of State @DeptJusticeIRL yesterday led the sixth meeting of the Prison Education Taskforce. This meeting reaffirms the Government’s continued commitment to this vital initiative under the new Programme for Government.

Minister @lawlessj has announced €23 million @Researchirel funding to support early-career researchers. A total of 36 projects will be hosted across 11 institutions, and include research on topics such as climate misinformation,endometriosis and dementia.

Ministers @lawlessj and Chambers today updated the government on the progress of the Public Service Apprenticeship Plan (PSAP).@IRLDeptPER .🔗

Minister @lawlessj today published the Design Guide for State Sponsored Student Accommodation. “This Design Guide represents a significant step in our commitment to increase the supply of student accommodation.”. @hea_irl . 🔗

Minister @lawlessj has opened the 2025 @EAS_Meeting hosted by @UCC this week. “Astronomy is a powerful engine for talent development, industry innovation, and international partnership.”. #EAS2025Cork @UCCResearch . 🔗

Minister @lawlessj "Apprenticeships offer real-world training, internationally recognised qualifications and a direct route to rewarding careers.". 🔗Read more here:

Minister @lawlessj yesterday attended the @QUBelfast event; ‘Innovation without borders: Powering progress through higher education and industry’.

Minister @lawlessj this week marked the 85th anniversary of the foundation of @DIAS_Dublin conducting advanced research exploring big questions of the 21st century and beyond

RT @DeptCEE: 🌍 The SDG Champions Programme is back!. We’re looking for new SDG Champions to lead by example and raise awareness of the UN S….

Minister @lawlessj has this week signed the European Quantum Pact. Together with the other EU Member States, Ireland will now cooperate to support the development of a world-class quantum technology ecosystem across Europe. 🔗

RT @SkillnetIreland: “Ireland’s food and drink industry is a key driver of exports, jobs, and regional development. Our global reputation f….

Minister @lawlessj was delighted to meet with members of AMLÉ (formally known as @TheUSI) this evening to discuss student concerns on matters such as Student Contribution Grant, Student Support & SUSI and Student Accommodation issues.