Rent A Room Scheme – Student Accommodation – Housing for All
The State is now directly investing to support the construction of nearly 1,100 new student accommodation with projects underway to build new student accommodation blocks at DCU, the University of Limerick, University of Galway and Maynooth University. This...
Government launches €50million Technological Sector Advancement Fund to embed TUs in our regions
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD launched a new €50 million fund to advance the strategic development of the technological sector. The Technological Sector Advancement Fund (TSAF) is the successor to...
Historic change in third-level education as Government announces degree programmes available outside points system
From September students will be able to enrol in one of 23 degree courses across healthcare, enterprise, ICT and creative sectors in a further education institution before progressing to a higher education institution to complete their fully-accredited degree. These...
More information regarding New guide for Higher Education Institutions to end Sexual Violence and Harassment
More information regarding new guide for Higher Education Institutions to end Sexual Violence and Harassment National Women’s Council (NWC) The National Women’s Council (NWC) is the leading national representative organisation for women and women’s groups in Ireland,...
Government announces €4.3 million to assist third level students with the cost of living
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research and Innovation Simon Harris TD has today announced €4.3 million to assist students with the cost of living. The once off funding will be provided through the Student Assistance Fund, which assists students with books... 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.
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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
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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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