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

Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD today announced a €27.5 million investment in Ireland's future researchers, funding 290 projects through the Government of Ireland scholarship and fellowship programs. Projects include innovations in AI for children’s speech therapy, biodiversity insights, and epilepsy research, empowering early-career researchers across all disciplines to drive world-class advancements. ℹ https://lnkd.in/e4vRM4gj

Public Sector and Civil Service Apprenticeship employers, education providers and trade unions gathered yesterday to celebrate apprenticeships at the first ever Public Service Apprenticeship Employer Symposium, hosted by Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery & Reform. A handy guide for public service employers has been published, read it here in 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eMYyYFGc Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Apprenticeship Ireland publicjobs SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) Office of Public Works Tusla - Child and Family Agency ICTU Ibec Education and Training Boards Ireland Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board University College Cork Accounting Technicians Ireland

Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD announced a series of transformative developments for Further Education & Training (FET) across Ireland this week including:   📍 KCETB Training Services: Major new site approved as part of the next phase in Ireland’s multi-million euro FET capital investment. 📍 Tipperary ETB: Go-ahead given for the next phase in creating Ireland's first integrated FET & Higher Education Campus 📍 Cork Education and Training Board given the green light for the next phase in its multi-million euro FET investment.   These advancements mark a significant step forward for education and skills in Ireland. 

Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD announced major research funding this week including: ✅€26M for national research initiatives ✅€5M dedicated to breast cancer research The €26 million will fund 40 research projects across Ireland, addressing critical areas including environmental sustainability, electric vehicle battery technology, cancer, and neurological disorders. Additionally, a €5 million Research Ireland Strategic Partnership Award was allocated to RCSI to fund the PRISM, a programme for metastatic breast cancer focused on advancing survival rates and quality of life for patients. Research Ireland

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Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD today announced a Research Ireland Strategic Partnership Award of €5 million to researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences for breast cancer research. The award will fund the PRISM (Precision Oncology Research Initiative for Metastatic Breast Cancer) programme, which focuses on advanced breast cancer and aims to improve survival rates and quality of life for patients. “Partnership is so often a critical factor in determining the success of research endeavours. I am confident that this breast cancer research collaboration will enhance understanding and treatment of this disease.” Read more in 🔗https://lnkd.in/eNM-EAmP Research Ireland Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Breast Cancer Ireland

Roisin Walsh CIPD, Head of Workforce Capability and Inclusion, Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery & Reform moderating a fireside chat at the Public Service Apprenticeships Employer Symposium now. Taking part in the chat are: 🔹 Paul Feeney, Workshop Foreman, Furniture Division, Office of Public Works 🔸 Anthony McNamee, ICT Apprenticeship, publicjobs 🔹 Siobhan Magner, Assistant Manager, Sligo Training Centre, MSLETB Training Centre - Sligo Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board #TransformationWeek #BetterPublicServices #PublicServiceApprenticeships Better Public Services | Government of Ireland | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

The Public Service Apprenticeships Employer Symposium is taking place today, co-organised by the Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery & Reform (DPENDR) and Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS). The symposium is hosted in the offices of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. A resource for public service employers when considering apprenticeship for their organsiation, 'Employing Apprentices: A Practical Guide for the Public Service' was published today at the symposium and has been developed by the Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery & Reform and Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. The guide is aimed at Public Service organisations, employers, managers, and HR units who are interested in learning more about navigating the apprenticeship process. Roisin Walsh CIPD from DPENDR and Sally Cao from DFHERIS welcomed attendees to the symposium, and the opening address was given by Colm O'Reardon, Secretary General of DFHERIS. Read the guide on the DPENDR website: https://lnkd.in/e6xKduKw Learn more about the guide and the symposium on the DFHERIS website: https://lnkd.in/ewk9Gr-T #apprenticeships | #publicserviceapprenticeships | #TransformationWeek | #BetterPublicServices

Yesterday, Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD announced a major boost in healthcare training places across the country. Six new programmes in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy will launch in: 👉 Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) 👉 South East Technological University 👉 University of Limerick 👉 University of Galway 👉 Atlantic Technological University

Don't forget to book your place for the Education Buildings Ireland Conference 2024 on the 6th and 7th of November at the RDS in Dublin. View the full conference programme and list of speakers at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e82C4BtC Higher Education Authority SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) Department of Education — Ireland