Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Building Heroes

Building Heroes is a social media campaign aimed at dispelling myths about what a career in construction is really like.

Climate and Green Skills

Find out information about climate and green skills and the courses linked to them.

Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy

Impact 2030 puts research and innovation at the heart of addressing Ireland’s challenges

Global Citizens 2030 - Ireland’s Talent and Innovation Strategy

Global Citizens 2030 is Ireland’s new Talent and Innovation Strategy.

Consultations

Public Consultation to inform the development of the Further Education and Training Strategy (2025-2029) 14 February 2025

Evidence Base for the Tertiary Sector: Call for Evidence 20 September 2024

Public Consultation on the proportionality of the Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2023 20 August 2024

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General Publications

HEA National Employer Survey 2024 10 April 2025

2025 Student Grant Scheme - Guidelines for an awarding authority 1 April 2025

Statutory Instruments S.I. No. 71 of 2025 Student Support Regulations 2025 1 April 2025

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Press Releases

Minister Lawless launches results of latest National Employer Survey 10 April 2025

Over €2.8 million announced by Minister Lawless to promote inclusive higher education environments 9 April 2025

Minister Lawless announces major expansion in aircraft mechanic apprenticeship places 8 April 2025

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Services

Apply for a grant from SUSI

Become an apprentice

Free online courses with eCollege

Rent a room to a student

Springboard courses

Policies

Further and higher education

Research and innovation

Skills

Ministers

James Lawless

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Marian Harkin

Minister of State with responsibility for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills

Senior Management

Colm O'Reardon

Secretary General of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

William Beausang

Assistant Secretary, Skills Policy and FET Division

Keith Moynes

Assistant Secretary, Higher Education - Policy Division

Paul Lemass

Assistant Secretary, Corporate Services and Capital Division

William Beausang

Assistant Secretary, Research and Innvovation Division

Professor Aoife McLysaght

Assistant Secretary, Office of Government Science Advisor

About

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