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In this episode, Niall examines a divisive issue: whether society is overly lenient with prisoners. The discussion stems from a report in The Journal about Minister Simon Harris's plans to introduce training programs for individuals convicted of minor crimes, with the goal of reducing re-offending and aiding their reintegration into society upon release.As callers share their views, contrasting opinions emerge. Some strongly support Minister Harris's initiative, arguing that offering education and skills training is essential to breaking the cycle of re-offending. They highlight the role of rehabilitation and second chances in fostering a safer, more productive society.Others, however, are skeptical of the proposed programs, particularly for those with minor offenses. They question whether this approach might unintentionally reward criminal behavior and suggest that resources could be better used to support victims and law-abiding citizens.Throughout the conversation, listeners wrestle with questions of justice, rehabilitation, and how to balance punishment with compassion in the criminal justice system.In closing, Niall reflects on the diverse perspectives shared, acknowledging the complexity of the issue. He emphasizes the importance of weighing different viewpoints to address the challenges of rehabilitation and public safety.Listeners are left contemplating the delicate balance between compassion, accountability, and justice in the context of prisoner rehabilitation.

Simon Harris is on course to be elected Taoiseach today, despite half of Clare's TD's indicating they will vote against his appointment. Kilrush Independent TD Violet-Anne Wynne will be voting against the Government, while Meelick Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe is expected to vote in favour of his coalition colleague. Minister Harris is forecast to receive a majority of 86 votes this afternoon, paving the way for the 37-Year-Old to become the youngest Taoiseach in the history of the state. Scariff Independent Deputy Michael McNamara will be voting against him, though, citing a failure to engage on issues of importance to the Midwest.

Clare Oireachtas members are calling on the Taoiseach designate to make housing and healthcare his top priorities for the MidWest when he assumes office. It comes as Simon Harris has officially been coronated as leader of Fine Gael and is set to be elected the third Taoiseach of the 33rd Dáil in the coming weeks. The Dáil will be in session once again on April 9th when it will reconvene after the two-week Easter break. When it does, the Government is expected to vote unanimously in favour of new Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach designate Simon Harris taking the reins of the 33rd Dáil. Minister Harris sit down with outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today, before meeting with the leaders of Fianna Fail and the Green Party later this week. The Minister for Further and Higher Education has announced his intentions to finish the coalition's term, stating that the current government must focus on what it can get done before a general election is called. As a former Minister for Health, Simon Harris has already faced calls to right the wrongs of the MidWest when he assumes the Taoiseach's Office and Clare Independent Violet Anne Wynne believes a firm commitment to reopening the Ennis A&E is needed. The Kilrush Deputy says the government can make a difference if the overcrowding situation at UHL takes top priority. Clare's Green Party Oireachtas member believes Fine Gael has been responsible for creating a failed two-tier healthcare system and must now deliver on primary care centre commitments in Ennistymon, Kilrush and Sixmilebridge. As well as this, 50 rural towns and villages in the county remain without a connection to wastewater treatment plants or sewerage infrastructure, while there is currently 2,821 people on the local authority's social housing list. Inagh Senator Roisín Garvey insists Simon Harris must now prioritise affordable housing throughout Clare and commit to another Model Three Hospital for the MidWest Region.

The next General Election has to be held by the 22nd of March next year to elect the 34th Dáil. However, Leo Varadkar's decision to resign as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael may have thrown an almighty spanner in the works. Opposition parties have been vocal on the need for a general election following Leo Varadkar's resignation announcement. It is their belief that the people of Ireland should decide who the next Taoiseach is, not Fine Gael. Minister Harris confirmed his intention to run to be the next leader of the party last night and has already been endorsed by the majority of the parliamentary party. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Independent TD, Michael McNamara and Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan. Picture (c) electoralcommission.ie

In this episode, Niall explores a contentious topic: whether society is too lenient towards prisoners. The discussion is sparked by an article from The Journal detailing Minister Simon Harris's plans to introduce training programs for prisoners convicted of minor crimes, aimed at reducing re-offending rates and facilitating their reintegration into society upon release.As Niall opens up the lines to callers, contrasting perspectives emerge. Some callers express strong support for Minister Harris's initiative, arguing that providing education and skills training to prisoners is crucial for breaking the cycle of re-offending. They emphasize the importance of rehabilitation and second chances in promoting a safer and more productive society.On the other hand, some callers voice skepticism about the proposed training programs, particularly for prisoners convicted of minor offenses. They raise concerns about the potential message of rewarding criminal behavior and suggest that resources should be directed towards supporting law-abiding citizens and victims of crime instead.Throughout the discussion, listeners grapple with questions about justice, rehabilitation, and the balance between punishment and compassion in the criminal justice system.In the wrap-up, Niall reflects on the diverse viewpoints shared by callers and underscores the complexity of the issue. He acknowledges the importance of considering various perspectives and finding common ground in addressing the challenges of prisoner rehabilitation and societal safety.Listeners are left pondering the nuances of compassion, accountability, and the pursuit of justice in the context of prisoner rehabilitation.

A Clare developer believes a new Government initiative aimed at attracting Irish construction workers home has "no chance" of success. Higher Education Minister Simon Harris is launching a €750,000 campaign aimed at encouraging Irish construction workers who have emigrated to return home. Just 63,500 people were working in the sector here in 2022 which was down from 115,500 in 2007, and analysis from Minister Harris's department suggests 50,000 workers will be needed in the sector in the next decade to keep up with housing demand. Ciaran Breen of Ciaran Breen Construction says better access to housing and healthcare as well as improved quality of life make living abroad far more appealing to Irish construction workers.

Simon Harris, Minister for Further & Higher Education

Simon Harris, Minister for Further & Higher Education

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has announced a €21 million investment in eight research infrastructure projects through the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Infrastructure programme. The awards, one of which is co-funded with Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), will contribute to the advancement of high-quality and high-impact research activities. Speaking today, Minister Harris said: "I am delighted to announce €21 million in funding from my department to support transformative research with both national and international impact. Ireland is committed to investing in high quality, pioneering research. The funding announced today does just that. "This support builds and sustains the required infrastructural capacity we need that enables our research community to thrive across the fields of materials science, earth and environmental sciences, energy, engineering, physics, and neuroscience and behaviour." In welcoming the announcement, Prof Philip Nolan, Director General, Science Foundation Ireland, said: "The Research Infrastructure Programme funds state-of-the-art research infrastructure to drive excellent and highly collaborative research and innovation. The programme promotes transformative collaborations, in which increased inter-institutional and national sharing of research infrastructure across academia and enterprise makes for better research and accelerated innovation. The eight successful projects selected will help us, through research, to prepare for a challenging yet exciting future. Margie McCarthy, SEAI Director of Research and Policy Insights, commented: "SEAI is delighted to collaborate with SFI supporting Irish energy RD&D, co-funding this exciting demonstration infrastructure in Cork Harbour. We expect this particular project to unlock the significant potential for floating offshore wind in Irish coastal waters. The eight funded projects are: Floating Wind Testbed integrated with Energy System Observatory (FLOWT-EOB), University College Cork (UCC), aims to provide an infrastructure that would be unique worldwide for addressing knowledge gaps and optimising energy utilisation. The primary component of FLOWT-EOB will be a 200kW floating wind platform, deployed in Cork Harbour. The project has been co-funded with Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Advanced Heterogeneous Device Integration (AHDI), Tyndall National Institute, proposes a unique cutting-edge facility using Hybrid Integration to improve semiconductor performance. Geofib: Optical Fibre Earth Sensing Suite, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), will acquire new methodological-technical infrastructure that allows optical fibre cables to be used as 'seismic' sensors to monitor the Earth's structure and how it is changing. IQ: the Irish Quantum technology facility for advanced qubit manipulation, Tyndall National Institute, will establish a world-class facility for developing devices for quantum-bit generation and manipulation, explicitly designed to facilitate the 'fusion' between integrated silicon electronics, hybrid photonic devices and novel materials. Solid-State Battery Analysis and Testing (SS-BAT) Facility, University of Limerick (UL), will be a world-leading resource dedicated to establishing solid-state battery (SSB) research within Ireland. An Irish Microkelvin Laboratory for Advanced Quantum Materials Research, University College Cork (UCC), will provide experimental facilities, unique in Europe, to discover and explore electronic and magnetic properties of novel quantum materials at the lowest accessible temperatures. Accelerated Computing for Lifespan Brain Health, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), aims to utilise a strategic application of graphics processing units (GPUs) with a substantial training component that will enable Ireland to develop artificial intelligence approaches to analysing health data and leading to transformative disc...

Figures showing record number of people joining construction trades and new apprenticeship programmes. Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in the Irish Government. Wicklow Fine Gael TD Simon Harris joined Pat on the show.

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced that Ireland has been successful in the next step to join the European Organization for Nuclear Research, CERN, one of the world's largest and most respected centres for scientific research. CERN considered Ireland's application last week and agreed to send a taskforce to Ireland to assess its application. The taskforce will produce a report on Ireland's fulfilment of the criteria for Associate Membership. After reviewing this report, it is likely that CERN Council will make a final decision on Ireland's application for Associate Membership in June of 2024. Speaking today, Minister Harris said: "Today is another step towards Ireland's membership of CERN. I am thrilled to announce that CERN had agreed to consider Ireland's application and will now send a taskforce here to progress our application. "Ireland's membership of CERN has been long awaited and will be transformative for the research community. "We already have a very strong physics community in Ireland who are ready to participate in this highly respected international collaboration. "CERN's primary mission is to understand the fundamental nature of the universe. The full inclusion of Irish scientists, researchers and engineers in that mission is justly deserved and has been long anticipated both here in Ireland and abroad." Minister Harris added: "With CERN membership, Irish citizens will gain access to CERN's formal training schemes. "These include masters and PhD programmes, apprenticeships, a graduate engineering training scheme, internships for computer scientists and engineers, and technical training experience. "These skills would be developed far beyond what is possible in Ireland and are in industry-relevant areas such as electronics, photonics, materials, energy systems and software. "The benefits of Ireland's membership of CERN are immeasurable and I look forward to welcoming CERN's task force in due course." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced a project in the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) under the Technological Sector Strategic Projects Fund (TSSPF). The Minister made the announcement while visiting ATU's Galway Campus which will be the location of the project. Future Living Laboratory comes to Galway This investment will provide for the addition of a living laboratory encompassing cross-disciplinary facilities focussed on sustainability and a digital technology suite, including classrooms to vastly increase capacity to design and deliver on-line/blended learning. Speaking in Galway, Minister Harris said: "We are investing tens of millions of euros across the country to ensure each learner benefits from the highest quality of education. "The funding will allow ATU Galway enhance the digitalisation capability especially in relation to more flexible offerings such as micro credentials, serving the needs of a dispersed learner population in the region they serve. "It is through multi-million euro investments such as this that we will truly change the student experience for the better, by providing the highest quality of infrastructure. "ATU is transforming education for its region. It is expanding its presence, growing its student numbers and making a significant impact here and abroad. "This project ensures it continues to be a driver of regional and national development. "The HEA in advancing these capital proposals, is playing a crucial leading role in rolling out the Technological Sector Strategic Projects Fund ensuring a pipeline of key strategic projects that delivers for our learners and our economic and societal needs." President of ATU Dr. Orla Flynn welcomed the announcement: "We are delighted to hear that we can progress to the next stage of our proposed new Future Living Lab - this cross-disciplinary new facility will build?on global themes of sustainability and digitalisation.? It will also address significant space constraints on our Galway City campus, in relation to space and quality of infrastructure for teaching and learning. "We are extremely grateful to the Minister, to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and the Higher Education Authority, for their support in bringing this project to fruition. "My thanks also to everyone across ATU who work collegially on this project, and we look forward to work commencing as soon as possible." Ciarán McCaffrey, Head of Capital Programmes in the HEA added: "We welcome today's announcement that the Atlantic Technological University Future Living Laboratory will progress to the next stage of development under the HEA's Technological Sector Strategic Projects Fund (TSSPF). "The investment is key to expanding capacity to meet the growing requirements of ATU and supporting its role as an anchor of regional development through the alignment of infrastructure with key skills, research, and innovation needs. "The HEA looks forward to continuing to work closely with ATU as they move towards implementation of this transformative capital project." See more breaking stories here.

Minister Harris, Secretary of State Donelan and Permanent Secretary Godfrey announce 70 million for research centres on climate and sustainable food Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan and Permanent Secretary at Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Katrina Godfrey have today announced 70 million in joint funding to create two new research centres. 70 million boost for research on sustainable food The funding will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Northern Ireland Government Departments to collaborate on common challenges such as food sustainability and climate change. The announcement was jointly made by Minister Harris and UK Government Secretary of State Donelan following their attendance at the British and Irish Intergovernmental Conference and a bilateral discussion at Farmleigh House, Dublin, today. Welcoming the announcement, Minister Harris, said: "Addressing climate change and achieving sustainable and resilient food systems are intertwined challenges facing us all. "This investment in two new collaborative research centres is a major development in addressing these pressing issues in a coordinated and concerted way. "I'm delighted to see the very best minds and methods being brought together to create a dynamic research network across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain." UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan said: "As I know from my own family links, UK and Ireland share deep ties - and in today's fast-moving world, we share many of the same challenges, too. "From our groundbreaking international work on AI, to our deal to join Horizon, the UK is determined to seize the opportunities for growth and prosperity that can be delivered, when we work together on science and tech with our neighbours. "By bringing together the genius that exists across our islands, we will unlock the new ideas and inventions that will help us secure our food chains and tackle climate change, delivering innovative solutions for global good." Katrina Godfrey said: "The Co-Centres programme is an excellent example of Government funders working in partnership to support researchers and industry who will undertake cutting-edge research in areas of mutual economic, societal, health and environmental importance. "I am particularly pleased that researchers in Northern Ireland will be integral to the establishment of these Co-centres." The Co-Centres programme is funded over six years, with up to 40 million from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) (supported by the Department of Further, Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science and the Irish Government's Shared Island Fund), up to 17 million from Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and up to 12 million through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and is co-funded by industry. The two new Co-Centres will formally commence activities on 1st January 2024, and will be funded to 2030. The Co-Centres programme takes forward an Irish Government commitment in the Programme for Government and under the New Decade, New Approach Agreement to establish all-island research and innovation hubs, working with partners in Northern Ireland and at UK. The Co-Centres programme is in line with DFHERIS Statement of Strategy to re-position Ireland globally as a leading knowledge economy with a skills and innovation focus and as a leader in higher education and research, deepening collaboration on an all-island and East West basis, and also builds upon the successful SFI Research Centre model. Overview of Co-Centres • Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity and Water: Vision: To be a home of research, innovation, and policy development across the interlinked challenges of climate change, bi...

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today secured Government approval to submit Ireland's formal application to join the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) as an Associate Member. CERN is one of the world's largest and most respected centres for scientific research. Ireland to join CERN Speaking at Government Buildings today, Minister Harris said: "This is a development that has been, for decades, eagerly awaited by our academic community and I would like to thank them for their assistance in bringing us to this milestone in Irish science and in preparing Ireland's formal application. "I am so pleased we have reached this milestone moment. CERN will consider the application in mid-December. I really want to thank my Department officials for all of their work. We are on the cusp of something significant." Membership of CERN can be expected to bring benefits to Ireland across research, industry, skills, science outreach, and international relations. It will open doors for Ireland's researchers to participate in CERN's scientific programmes and will make Irish citizens eligible for staff positions and fellowships at CERN. With CERN membership, Irish citizens will gain access to CERN's formal training schemes. These include masters and PhD programmes, apprenticeships, a graduate engineering training scheme, internships for computer scientists and engineers, and technical training experience. These skills will be developed far beyond what is possible in Ireland and are in industry-relevant areas such as electronics, photonics, materials, energy systems and software. Membership will also allow Ireland's enterprises to compete in CERN procurement programmes. Much of CERN's instrumentation and equipment requires the development or exploitation of novel technologies, which spurs enterprise innovation. Many of these technologies have applications in other spheres such as medicine, space, energy and ICT. Minister Harris added: "My Department will continue to work closely with CERN, in order to expedite the application process and we hope that Ireland's membership can commence in late 2024. We will continue to work with the academic community to make the necessary preparations for the Irish researchers to participate effectively at CERN from day one of Irish membership." It is hoped that CERN Council may be in a position to agree this December to send a fact-finding Task Force to Ireland in March 2024 to carry out their formal assessment. The Department will then formally establish the National Advisory Committee on CERN to prepare for membership and to coordinate with CERN's fact-finding Task Force. The Task Force will submit a report on Ireland's suitability for Associate Membership to the Director-General and the President of the CERN Council. In June 2024, the CERN Council may take a final vote on whether to admit Ireland as an Associate Member. Notes to editors CERN is an intergovernmental organisation that operates the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. CERN is the leading global collaboration investigating the fundamental composition of matter. It was established in 1954 and straddles the Franco-Swiss border, just outside Geneva. CERN currently has 23 Member States (including most of the EU Member States) and has co-operation agreements with over 40 other states. The main focus of activity in CERN is the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This is an underground ring which is 27km in circumference in which protons, one of the constituent particles of an atom, are accelerated to 99.9999991% of the speed of light and collided into one another. The Large Hadron Collider was used to discover the Higgs boson in 2012. CERN also plays a leading role in promoting and organising international cooperation in scientific research The CERN Convention specifically stipulates that CERN "shall have no concern with work for military requirements and the results of...

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has today welcomed the publication of the 2023 National Skills Bulletin and Minister Harris spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with more details on this.

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has today welcomed the publication of the 2023 National Skills Bulletin and Minister Harris spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with more details on this.

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The Minister for Higher Education has described the expansion of the College of Further Education and Training in Scariff as crucial for helping to meet the skills and lifelong learning demands both locally and nationally. Minister Simon Harris has visited the East Clare town today, to announce capital funding for a purpose-built extension to the college campus, under the Further Education and Training Strategic Infrastructure Upgrade Fund. The project will now move forward to the appointment of a design team, with a view to development of a more detailed project brief, in consultation with relevant stakeholders. The funding announced today will help add to the number of courses available in Construction and Engineering, which Minister Harris says is of huge importance.

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has announced a historic change to third-level education- degree programmes people can access without CAO points. Minister Harris spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning to give an insight to these changes.

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has announced a historic change to third-level education- degree programmes people can access without CAO points. Minister Harris spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning to give an insight to these changes.

This week, Minister for Justice Simon Harris said that there is a direct link between casual drug use and violence, crime and murder. Matt spoke to Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor at the Irish Times about Minister Harris' comments and about the issue of recreational drug use in Ireland. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Minister for Justice Simon Harris & Joseph Treacy, Clinical Specialist in Addiction & spokesperson for Addition Counsellors of Ireland on the comments from the Minister

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An investment of almost €24 million in ‘curiosity-driven' frontier research was announced today (10.10.22) by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris, T.D. The investment will fund 48 ground-breaking research projects under the Irish Research Council's Starting and Consolidator Laureate Awards Programme. Under the scheme, researchers will receive funding for cutting-edge projects equally divided across the fields of humanities; physical sciences and engineering; life sciences; and social sciences. Their research areas range from new approaches to treatment for diseases such as cancers and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 6G technology development, interculturalism in rural Ireland, changing storm patterns and the communication of climate science. The Laureate programme encompasses two streams of funding, namely ‘starting' funding for early-career researchers who are to receive €400,000 each and ‘consolidator' funding for mid-career researchers who are to receive €600,000 each. A Ukrainian researcher will collaborate on one of the newly awarded projects in UCD as part of the IRC's Ukrainian Researcher Scheme. The scheme was established so that researchers from Ukraine who are arriving in Ireland due to the war could be supported by the Irish research system. Announcing the awards, Minister Harris said: “I am delighted to announce the winners of the second round of the Irish Research Council's Starting and Consolidator Laureate Awards Programme and I congratulate each of the awardees. It is a pleasure to also welcome the Ukrainian researcher who came to Ireland from the war in Ukraine, and who will collaborate on one of the newly funded projects through the IRC's innovative Ukrainian Researchers Scheme. “These talented researchers will no doubt contribute hugely towards the world-class excellence that is the bedrock of our research system in Ireland, pushing the boundaries of research knowledge and finding new discoveries that deepen our understanding of the world around us, by looking to the past, questioning the present, and unlocking our future potential.” Also commenting, Dr Louise Callinan, Director of the Irish Research Council, said: “The 48 researchers who will receive funding under the Starting and Consolidator Laureate Awards Programme have the potential to make ground-breaking advances in their respective fields and to bolster Ireland's competitiveness in European research funding. “This is the second round of Laureate funding and many of the first-round awardees will be completing their research next year. It is testament to the success of the programme that three of the first-round awardees have already gone on to receive European Research Council funding, one as part of Ireland's first ERC Synergy grant worth €10 million. The winning projects were awarded on the basis solely of excellence, and applications were assessed through a rigorous and independent international peer-review process.” Successful Projects Among the research projects receiving funding are: ‘Non-communicable diseases including cancer (and except disorders of the nervous system and immunity-related diseases)', Dr Tríona Ní Chonghaile, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences: Taking age as being the biggest risk factor for cancer, this project will investigate the dynamic effect that age has on tumour biology and treatment responses, in an effort to make this risk factor better understood. ‘Imaginative Literature and Social Trust, 1990-2025', Dr Adam Kelly, UCD: By comparing contemporary imaginative literature from the US, Russia and Ireland, this project will look at how social trust functions and how it fails, with a view to identifying better, more justified, and more sustainable forms of trust. ‘Rural Villages, Migration, and Intercultural Communication', Dr Andrea Ciribuco, University of Galway: This project will work with rural communities in Ireland to understand how different...

The Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris speaks to Jerry on his visit to Kerry. He announced today funding of €3.7 million to develop a new apprenticeship training building at the Kerry College campus in Monavalley, Tralee.€5 million will also go towards a new standalone Kerry College campus building in Listowel, which is expected to double the number of learners and apprentices to 300.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris T.D. today announced the expansion of Green Tech Skillnet's Wind Turbine Technician programme at Raheenleagh Wind Farm near Arklow, Co. Wicklow. With energy prices increasing, the need to move to domestically generated sustainable energy is becoming ever more apparent. The programme will provide a vital pipeline of workers with the green energy skills needed to meet Ireland's 2030 targets for CO2 emissions reduction and renewable energy provision. Green Tech Skillnet's Wind Turbine Technician programme The programme is aimed at people with electrical, mechanical or engineering backgrounds and once complete the trainee will be certified with Wind Turbine Technicians. The course is delivered in two stages, the first phase being in-person technical training followed by an industry placement. The Green Tech Skillnet, the facilitator of the programme, works to support companies such as ESB, GE, EDF and Energia to name but a very few, in order to ensure that this industry has the skills and talent required to meet our climate action targets. Launching the programme, Minister Harris said: “We have set ambitious climate targets for 2030 and ensuring we have the right talent is vital in making those commitments a reality. Today we launch the Wind Turbine Technicians programme from Green Tech Skillnet and Skillnet Ireland, which will play a critical role to ensure industry identified skills and talent requirements are met. My Department and I are delighted to support this programme through the National Training Fund, ensuring that we have qualified people ready to take up roles to tackle the climate crisis.” Speaking at the launch Paul Healy, Chief Executive Skillnet Ireland said: “Skillnet Ireland are committed to delivering a talent pipeline so businesses are equipped with the skills needed to take climate action which we all know is urgently needed. We are working across multiple sectors, from FDI to SMEs to develop industry led training and upskilling initiatives which will be critical to achieving our climate action targets.” Also commenting at the launch, Justin Moran, Director of External Affairs, Wind Energy Ireland: “With a massive ramp up in investment in Onshore and Offshore Wind in the coming years, there is a skills shortage in the number of wind technicians in Ireland. This programme designed in partnership with enterprise will train 30 wind turbine technicians in 2022, providing essential skills needed help meet Ireland's Climate Action Plan targets.” About Skillnet Ireland Skillnet Ireland is a business support agency of the Government of Ireland, responsible for advancing the competitiveness, productivity, and innovation of Irish businesses through enterprise-led talent development. Skillnet Ireland partners with 57 industry bodies, supporting over 22,500 businesses and 86,500 trainees annually, through its 72 Skillnet Business Networks across most sectors and all regions in Ireland. Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. To learn more about Skillnet Ireland, please visit www.skillnetireland.ie Skillnet Business Network search tool:/ See more Green Tech stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris appeals to homeowners to consider renting rooms to third level students

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has launched a €65 million fund to drive solutions to the green transition and to digital transformation. The National Challenge Fund consists of eight challenges, three in digital transformation and five in green transition. The first two challenges are now open for proposals: 2050 Challenge – To develop transformative, forward-looking solutions for Ireland to become climate neutral by 2050; and Future Digital Challenge – To address the challenge from disruptive digital technologies. Announcing the National Challenge Fund, Minister Harris, said: “I am delighted to announce the €65m National Challenge Fund. “These areas are among the greatest challenges our country and our world faces. This fund will help each and everyone us by navigating the best way forward. “When we launched our new strategy Impact 2030, I outlined the need to put research and innovation at the heart of addressing Ireland's social, economic and environmental challenges. The National Challenge Fund is a tangible example of this strategy in action. “I encourage everyone to consider the 18,000 submissions put forward by the public as part of Creating Our Future as we want to respond to issues that matter to people. “Challenge teams will be interdisciplinary with scientists, engineers and researchers working together with government bodies to develop solutions to problems of national importance, partnering with stakeholders to develop, test and trial solutions.” The National Challenge Fund is an initiative under the Government's National Recovery and Resilience Plan, funded by the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility and managed by Science Foundation Ireland. Commenting on the new National Challenge Fund, Ciarán Seoighe, Deputy Director General, Science Foundation Ireland, said: “We are delighted to have this new funding made available under the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility. We look forward to working in partnership with government departments and agencies to define the challenges and help to build partnership with the wider research community to develop research solutions to these challenges.” “This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for research teams to work in partnership with stakeholders to provide solutions to tangible problems that will benefit our society and economy.” Teams will be provided with additional opportunities to grow and scale their activities with opportunities for follow on funding in future phases, ranging from €500k to €2 million for the most competitive teams. Each challenge incorporates four stages. The model of the competition means that researchers will receive increasing funding at each stage of the process. Research teams and ideas will be evaluated by an independent, international panel of experts. Awards for each phase will be made from 2022 to 2026. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today launched a €65 million fund to drive solutions to the green transition and to digital transformation. The National Challenge Fund consists of eight challenges, three in digital transformation and five in green transition. The first two challenges are now open for proposals: 2050 Challenge – To develop transformative, forward-looking solutions for Ireland to become climate neutral by 2050; and — Future Digital Challenge – To address the challenge from disruptive digital technologies. Announcing the National Challenge Fund, Minister Harris, said: “I am delighted to announce the €65m National Challenge Fund. “These areas are among the greatest challenges our country and our world face. This fund will help each and every one of us by navigating the best way forward. “When we launched our new strategy Impact 2030, I outlined the need to put research and innovation at the heart of addressing Ireland's social, economic and environmental challenges. The National Challenge Fund is a tangible example of this strategy in action. “I encourage everyone to consider the 18,000 submissions put forward by the public as part of Creating Our Future as we want to respond to issues that matter to people. “Challenge teams will be interdisciplinary with scientists, engineers and researchers working together with government bodies to develop solutions to problems of national importance, partnering with stakeholders to develop, test and trial solutions.” The National Challenge Fund is an initiative under the Government's National Recovery and Resilience Plan, funded by the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility and managed by Science Foundation Ireland. Commenting on the new National Challenge Fund, Ciarán Seoighe, Deputy Director General, Science Foundation Ireland, said: “We are delighted to have this new funding made available under the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility. We look forward to working in partnership with government departments and agencies to define the challenges and help to build partnerships with the wider research community to develop research solutions to these challenges.” “This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for research teams to work in partnership with stakeholders to provide solutions to tangible problems that will benefit our society and economy.” Teams will be provided with additional opportunities to grow and scale their activities with opportunities for follow-on funding in future phases, ranging from €500k to €2 million for the most competitive teams. Each challenge incorporates four stages. The model of the competition means that researchers will receive increasing funding at each stage of the process. Research teams and ideas will be evaluated by an independent, international panel of experts. Awards for each phase will be made from 2022 to 2026.

The Minister for Further Education, Simon Harris, has described the official launch this morning of the new Atlantic Technological University as a game changer for the North West. Speaking on the North West Today show, Minister Harris says the move will ensure more balanced regional development

In the coming decades, the role of further and higher education, including an increased emphasis on apprenticeships and further education and training (FET), will be critical in meeting modern skills and research needs in the global economy. It will also play a central role in ensuring Ireland remains competitive internationally. In its first Young Professionals Network (YPN) event of 2022, the IIEA welcomes Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science who discusses the future of further and higher education in Ireland. About the Speaker: Simon Harris TD is a native of County Wicklow and was first elected to Dáil Éireann in the 2011 General Election as the youngest member of the 31st Dáil. He was reelected in the 2016 and 2020 elections. Deputy Harris has served as Minister of State in the Departments of Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform and the Department of the Taoiseach with Special Responsibility for OPW, Public Procurement and International Banking (including IFSC). Deputy Harris was Minister for Health in 2016 to 2020 during the first wave of Ireland's Covid-19 pandemic. In his present role as Minister for Further and Higher Education, Minister Harris has prioritised the delivery of regional technological universities, reform and integration of the third level system including apprenticeships, advancing social inclusion and equality in education and developing Ireland's human capital through education, skills and training.

PJ talks to Minister Harris, in Cork to attend the raising of the MTU flag for the first time, about PCR tests, spiking, campus police, student housing, full fees for off campus learning and more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yxbrtxh8 "Students back in colleges in the Autumn, many challenges remain". "Mic léinn ar ais i gcoláistí san Fhómhar, dúshláin go leor fós". Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said he believes third-level students will be back in colleges in the Autumn. Dúirt an tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais Simon Harris go gcreideann sé go mbeidh mic léinn tríú leibhéal ar ais i gcoláistí san Fhómhar. By then, he said, most students and entire staff should have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Faoin tráth sin, a dúirt sé, ba cheart go mbeadh an chuid is mó de mhic léinn agus de bhaill foirne iomlán vacsaínithe in aghaidh covid 19. Simon Harris admitted that over the years he had struggled to study such things as Zoom in the cover chair. Ghlac Simon Harris leis go ndeachaigh sé dian ar an dá dhream le bliain tabhairt faoi chúrsaí léinn ar leithéidí Zoom i gcathaoir na clúide. It will submit guidelines for third-level colleges to Cabinet in two weeks, he said. Cuirfidh sé treoirlínte do na coláistí tríú leibhéal faoi bhráid na Comh-aireachta i gceann coicíse, dúirt sé. Speaking on RTÉ, Minister Harris announced that the various public health councils will open libraries, bars, cafes and associations in the colleges. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, thug an tAire Harris le fios go n-osclóidh leabharlanna, beáir, caifí agus na cumainn éagsúla sna coláistí de réir na comhairle sláinte poiblí. It is certain that tutorials will resume, he said, but lecture theaters, where many people gather, always face challenges. Is áirithe go gcuirfear tús arís le ranganna teagaisc, a dúirt sé, ach tá dúshláin i gcónaí ag baint le léachtlanna, mar a mbíonn go leor daoine bailithe. He also thinks that digital lectures may continue in some cases. Dar leis chomh maith go mb'fhéidir go leanfaí de léachtaí digiteacha i gcásanna áirithe. Yesterday, the Department of Education announced that the Leaving Certificate results will be issued on Friday 3 September. It was stated that the results will be forwarded to the Central Admissions Office and that third level offers will be issued a few days later. Inné, d'fhógair an Roinn Oideachais gur Dé hAoine 3 Meán Fómhair a eiseofar torthaí na hArdteistiméireachta Dúradh go gcuirfear na torthaí ar aghaidh chuig an Lár-Oifig Iontrála agus go n-eiseofar tairiscintí tríú leibhéal roinnt laethanta ina dhiaidh sin. However, the Irish Universities Association said that offers will continue to be made in the third week of September, which will result in first year students lagging behind other students in their search for accommodation. Dúirt Cumann Ollscoileanna Éireann, áfach, go mbeidh tairiscintí fós á ndéanamh sa tríú seachtain de Mheán Fómhair, agus dá bharr sin go mbeidh lucht na chéad bhliana chun deiridh ar mhic léinn eile agus iad ag tóraíocht lóistín. The Association 's secretary general Jim Miley also indicated that they are working with Minister Harris to ensure that as many students as possible have access to college facilities. Thug ardrúnaí an Chumainn Jim Miley le fios chomh maith go bhfuil siad ag obair i gcomhar leis an Aire Harris le cinntiú go mbeidh fáil ag an oiread mac léinn agus is féidir ar shaoráidí na gcoláistí. With an additional 3,000 to 5,000 places in colleges this year, he said, there will be enormous pressure and demand on resources. Mar gheall go mbeidh idir 3,000 agus 5,000 áit bhreise sna coláistí i mbliana, a dúirt sé, beidh brú agus éileamh an-mhór ar acmhainní.

Dr Mary Favier, member of NPHET and Cork GP, discusses NPHET’s recommendation to move to the country to Level 5 restrictions.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, has today launched the 2019 Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) annual report. This highlights Ireland ranking 1st in the world for quality of science in immunology and 2nd in agricultural sciences, as measured by citations per paper in InCites (Clarivate Analytics). Science Foundation Ireland annual report launched for 2019 The report demonstrates significant impact and value for money from investment in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) for the Irish public. It also evaluates the SFI’s vital role in building world-leading research, from Ireland’s contribution to immunology in the global response to Covid-19, to expertise in delivering innovative solutions that address societal and economic challenges. Welcoming the report, Minister Harris said: “The crucial role excellent research, international collaboration, and innovative talent plays in helping us to respond to global challenges including Covid-19 has never been clearer, so today I am extremely pleased to launch SFI’s 2019 Annual Report. Recent months have shown us the ability of Ireland’s research community to work together and deliver solutions for Ireland through SFIs Covid-19 Rapid Response Funding Call. I am delighted to see that in 2019 SFI supported researchers engaged in 2,894 international academic collaborations with 75 countries, building our global footprint. I welcome the support provided by SFI to develop Ireland’s talent through programmes such as the SFI Centres for Research Training, an outstanding collaboration with 11 Higher Education Institutions, and 90 industry partners to develop innovative Ph.D. training programmes. I look forward to working with SFI and the research community in the future, to support excellent research that positively impacts our society and economy.” Prof Peter Clinch, Chairman of SFI, stated: “The achievements outlined in the 2019 SFI annual report clearly demonstrate the crucial role that science and research play in our national effort to address the many societal and economic challenges we face. I am delighted to see that public investment in science through SFI has supported 1,860 industry collaborations. This, along with 15 spin-out companies recorded in 2019, shows that investment in research is a key driver of competitiveness and will be a substantial driver of economic recovery in the coming years. A key priority for SFI is to support excellent talent in STEM and the launch of the SFI Frontiers for the Future programme provided opportunities for independent investigators to conduct highly innovative, collaborative research, while also providing opportunities for high-risk, high-reward research projects.” Looking to the future, Prof Mark Ferguson, Director General of Science Foundation Ireland and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government of Ireland, said “The Covid-19 pandemic has proven the critical importance of science and research in delivering solutions that support our future health, environment, and quality of life. Our position as 1st in the world for quality of science in immunology means that Irish scientists are playing a crucial role in the global response to Covid-19. In addition to our expertise and impact in immunology, the Covid-19 Rapid Response Funding Call further demonstrates how SFI can respond quickly to work in collaboration with other funders and industry to support the best researchers across Ireland, embedding a culture of evidence-based policy and capitalising on the research capability in our Higher Education Institutions. For our society and economy, it is clear that research in science and innovation will play a critical role in our recovery; supporting development, attracting Foreign Direct Investment and harnessing transformational green technologies for a more sustainable Ireland.” In 2019, SFI invested €188 million from the Department ...

Simon Harris says he is "concerned" that complacency may prevent the government from proceeding with their Reopening Ireland Roadmap. The Minister for Health joined Dermot & Dave this morning, where he spoke to the lads about how Ireland are prepared for the lifting of some Covid-19 restrictions on Monday May 18th. It comes as the Department of Health confirmed 15 more deaths from Covid-19 here, while over 23 thousands people have been diagnosed with the virus in Ireland. But, Minister Harris says the despite the drop in the number of cases over the last number of days, people can't be getting complacent because clusters may pop up again, meaning Ireland could once again return to lockdown. The Health Minster has confirmed that he, the government and health officials are looking at other countries where restrictions have been lifted and are trying to avoid a further spike in case. The Health Minister also wants to see new laws introduced to regulate people travelling into our ports and airports. It follows reports Gardai may call to passengers' homes to make sure they're in self-isolation for two weeks. It's after a third of people arriving at Dublin Airport recently, didn't fill in forms properly about where they were staying. Hit play to hear the Health Ministers full interview with Dermot & Dave above.

Minister for Older People Jim Daly has called on nursing homes to find ways to allow family members visit relatives during the Covid-19 crisis. Mr Daly, who is still the acting minister despite retiring from politics, said nursing homes should introduce perspex screens to allow people visit loved ones who are in their care. Speaking on Indpendent.ie's Floating Voter podcast, the former Cork West TD said: “I think on a human level it is very, very, very difficult for the residents of nursing homes not to have met with loved ones and not to have had visits from loved ones.” “It is something I would like to see improved is the access of people from the outside into nursing homes to see their loved ones again, you know with a perspex screen. There are ways and means of doing everything,” he added. Mr Daly said he agreed with Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan's initial decision not to ban visits to residential care settings despite private nursing homes restricting visitors. “You have to get the balance right and I would have been on the side of Tony Holohan I have to be honest,” he said. The minister said the “next frontier” in the Covid-19 crisis may be the plight of the 20,000 vulnerable people who are being cared for in the community. He said there have been 56 confirmed coronavirus cases among this group and 40 of those have been admitted to hospital. “It is important we are watching that and continuing to protect vulnerable people who are still in the communities,” he said. Mr Daly said he has purposely avoided doing media during the pandemic following an agreement with Health Minister Simon Harris. “Minister Harris and I have discussed this at length and it has been suggested that the media be maintained to himself on communications in relation to the Covid specific issues and for what it's worth I agree with him,” he said. “You cannot have a situation where you have parallel communications happening and maybe disjointed communications. The fact I haven't been on media doesn't mean I haven't been involved in the day to day operations of the department,” he added.

Dr. Jack Lambert, Consultant in Infectious Diseases in the Mater Hospital, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.

On Monday afternoon Niall Boylan on Classic Hits spoke to Melanie Sheehan about the tragic death of her 21 year old daughter Eve Cleary. Melanie told Niall that last July her daughter Eve was discharged from hospital. Hours later - her beautiful daughter passed away from Cardiac arrest due to a blood clot. Melanie wants to raise awareness about how our health system is failing and said that Minister Simon Harris should be ashamed. Listen back to this interview with a broken-hearted mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday afternoon Niall Boylan on Classic Hits spoke to Melanie Sheehan about the tragic death of her 21 year old daughter Eve Cleary. Melanie told Niall that last July her daughter Eve was discharged from hospital. Hours later - her beautiful daughter passed away from Cardiac arrest due to a blood clot. Melanie wants to raise awareness about how our health system is failing and said that Minister Simon Harris should be ashamed. Listen back to this interview with a broken-hearted mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ella Scanlan, a 26-year-old suffering with Cystic Fibrosis, wrote a letter to Health Minister Simon Harris about the “invasive discomfort” being created by the HSE to various members of the CF community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ella Scanlan, a 26-year-old suffering with Cystic Fibrosis, wrote a letter to Health Minister Simon Harris about the “invasive discomfort” being created by the HSE to various members of the CF community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Cor. 1:3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.We know that it’s not easy when a loved one passes away, but our hope is that even while Minister Harris is praying, you begin to feel the comfort of our Heavenly Father. He loves you and he cares about you!

Given the mishap, Jesus still cane through as He allowed Minister Harris to polish up the finishing touches of impacting lives not dictating them and doing the will of God by living like Jesus Christ. More fun fun!!!

Today, Shane Ross and Sport Ireland to appear before Oireachtas Sports Committee as John Delaney steps aside and the board of the FAI are due to resign, we talk to Fianna Fail Education spokesperson as Minister Harris backs school ban for unvaccinated children and Community Employment supervisors announce five days of strike action. These stories and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It has been a tough week for Simon Harris, the Health Minister. He has been fighting battles on multiple fronts. The Childrens Hospital overruns and the nurses strike have put the Minister under huge pressure.

Minister for Health Simon Harris speaks to Kathy Sheridan in this episode, telling her that legislating for abortion is his “number one priority” and he will “get it done this year”. Following a landslide win for the Yes side in Friday's referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment, Minister Harris is joined by Together for Yes campaigner Ailbhe Smyth and Róisín Ingle, who told her abortion story three years ago, to mark the occasion. Also, on the line to have a word with Minister Harris, Marian Keyes tells him what the win means to her personally.