Call for bank sanctions if deposit rates not increased Plans are in preparation to invite representatives of the banking industry before the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, as further criticism is … Business • 14 Aug
'Laggard' banks criticised over rate rises for savers The Minister for Further and Higher Education has said it is "utterly offensive" for Irish banks to be "complete and utter laggards" in passing on … Ireland • 13 Aug
Wi-Fi issues raised ahead of Meta demo in Harris office Facebook's parent company Meta was advised of Wi-Fi problems in the office of Minister of Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science Simon Harris ahead … Ireland • 25 Oct 22
Additional 1,056 college places announced for September An additional 1,056 additional college places will be available in September, Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said. Education • 28 Jun 22
€5m skills plan aims to foster SME, multinational links A new €5 million initiative aimed at fostering greater collaboration between Irish SMEs and global businesses is being launched today. Business • 17 Feb 22
Simon Harris and wife welcome arrival of second child Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has announced the arrival of his second child, a baby boy. Ireland • 22 Sep 21
Harris 'strongly' considering Carthy comment complaint Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris said he is "considering very strongly" making a complaint against Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy for what he … Politics • 16 Sep 21
Aim to have students and staff back on campus this year Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said he expects students and staff to be back on campus for the new academic year … Education • 03 Jun 21
€80m University Bridge Fund II launched A new €80m fund that will be used to invest in companies that have grown out of research conducted in Irish third level institutions has … Business • 12 May 21
€20m in funding to expand apprenticeship provision €20m in capital funding is being rolled out to respond to the growing demand for apprenticeships. Business • 26 Mar 21
€95 billion Horizon Europe programme launched Horizon Europe, the European Union's new research and investment programme - the biggest programme ever undertaken in Europe - has been launched today. Business • 25 Mar 21
Varadkar offers to meet gardaí over GP contract Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he has contacted gardaí through his solicitors following a complaint made against him for the leaking of a document relating … Politics • 14 Feb 21
New resource for those wishing to upskill or retrain The Government has launched a new online "one stop shop" for people seeking to retrain or acquire new skills, including options that allow unemployed people … Business • 18 Jan 21
Tyndall National Institute wins 100th Horizon award Cork's Tyndall National Institute has succeeded in securing more than €56m in funding as it reaches the milestone of its 100th Horizon 2020 award. Business • 12 Nov 20
Skills Connect to retrain people who have lost jobs A new initiative is being launched today aimed at retraining individuals who have lost their jobs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 07 Oct 20
Harris hoping to focus on reducing third-level fees The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has said he is committed to working to reduce third-level fees. Education • 31 Aug 20
Funding approved for third level online learning Up to 10,000 third level students are to get financial support to buy laptops, tablets and other tools for online learning, following a decision by … Education • 22 Jul 20
Three more deaths from Covid-19, 11 additional cases Three more people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland bringing the overall death toll to 1,730. Coronavirus • 26 Jun 20
Ireland needs to 'finish the job' in Covid-19 battle Minister for Health Simon Harris has said the ability to start re-opening the country depends on how every individual behaves over the next ten days. Coronavirus • 08 May 20
HSE says 'zero backlog' in Covid-19 testing The backlog of testing for Covid-19 has been eliminated, according to the Health Service Executive. Coronavirus • 19 Apr 20
41 more Covid-19 deaths and 778 new cases The Department of Health has confirmed that 41 more people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland, bringing the overall death toll to 571. Coronavirus • 18 Apr 20
Minister answers children's questions on Covid-19 Many children have questions about what is happening, so RTÉ news2day - RTÉ's new programme aimed at younger viewers - invited them to send in … Coronavirus • 27 Mar 20
Govt looking at student nurses being paid - Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government is examining the issue of student nurses working in hospitals during the Covid-19 emergency and not getting paid. Coronavirus • 25 Mar 20
Harris: Shutting shops a 'very difficult decision' The Minister for Health has said the new restrictions announced today to curb the spread of Covid-19 will put hundreds of thousands of people out … Ireland • 24 Mar 20
First death of patient in Ireland with Covid-19 A woman with an underlying illness who contracted Covid-19 has died in the east of the country. Coronavirus • 11 Mar 20
