Government have launched the commencement of the first phase of the Solar for Schools Programme.
It will provide eligible schools with 6 kilowatts of roof-mounted solar PV, which equates to approximately 16 solar panels. The scheme will be funded from the Government’s Climate Action Fund, in line with the Government’s recognition that taking action on climate...
Cost of Education Update – Budget 2024
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced further detail on the cost of education measures under Budget 2024. A reduction of up to €1,000 in undergraduate fees is now being applied to all free fees...Little Book of Irish Research launched to mark Science Week available to school children across the country.
The ‘Little Book of Irish Research’, launched as part of Science Week, has its origins in the Government’s ‘Creating Our Future’ initiative. In 2021, the general public was asked what researchers in Ireland should explore to create a better future. Following over...
Additional €40 million in capital funding for college campuses across the country.
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced €40 million in capital funding for college campuses across the country. The funding will be provided through the Devolved Grant system and will allow...
Minister Rabbitte welcomes €400 million investment in student accommodation – equating to 2,700 additional student beds across Ireland.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) have today agreed a new €434 million student accommodation financing initiative to support higher education institutions in the development of affordable student housing. In the first ever... We are on Twitter
Had a wonderful visit to Oslo with colleagues from @dcediy @HSELive & @WHO to see first hand how their Assistive Technology Centres operate in Norway, which could also be pursued in Ireland. Thanks to @IrlEmbOslo for their assistance over the couple of days.
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Applications are open for artists to join Connecting Artists 2024! Connecting Artists is a 10 week, online programme for visual artists with intellectual disabilities.
If you are interested in applying to be one of our Connecting Artists 2024, click here: https://www.connectionsartscentre.ie/connecting-artists-2024
Many thanks to NAV Vest-Viken & Asker Municipality for hosting Minister of State Rabbitte & a delegation of several Irish agencies to learn more about how Norway provides Digital & Assistive Technology to citizens Special thanks to Berit, Cristina & Rune for the informative visit
Want to have your say on the new National Disability Strategy? Then join one of the online focus groups we are hosting over the coming week on behalf of
@dcediy and share your experience and suggestions. Visit https://bit.ly/47voist to register.
I asked the first citizen in Dublin @LordMayorDublin @daithideroiste to join me to celebrate #PurpleLights23 A great supporter of the disability community, as a whole community, and a great Lord Mayor of Dublin. @dublinbusnews @DisabilityFed @AnneRabbitte
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