41 h. ago Joint Committee on Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science meets with Minister James Lawless

Joint Committee on Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science meets with Minister James Lawless  Houses of the Oireachtas

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51 h. ago Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are calls for a full audit of traffic lights sequences across the city. Councillor Alan Cheevers says he’s concerned about long delays at key junctions. He believes some poorly sequenced lights are causing unnecessary congestion and frustration for all motorists. Fianna Fáil Councillor Cheevers says this […] The post Call for complete audit of Galway city traffic lights sequences appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Plans for HSE primary care centre delayed over residents' concerns it wlll house methadone clinic

The red-bricked building known formally as the Royal City of Dublin Hospital, has been closed as a hospital since 1987

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6 d. ago Over 53,000 rental homes 'effectively taken off' private market due to HAP scheme, report finds

An Ombudsman report found a number of areas of concern with the scheme, including delays and a lack of accessible information.

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7 d. ago Dáil hears state failure to buy Corrib Great Southern site "disaster decision"

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Dáil has heard that the Government’s failure to purchase the former Corrib Great Southern site on the outskirts of the city was a “disaster of a decision”. Galway West Deputy Catherine Connolly was speaking during a debate on student accommodation. She argued that due to a […] The post Dáil hears state failure to buy Corrib Great Southern site "disaster decision" appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Ireland: Minister launches Horticulture Education Review Report

Ireland: Minister launches Horticulture Education Review Report  Hortidaily

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9 d. ago €3.7m for Galway schools for digital learning and minor works

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 3.7 million euro is to be invested in Galway schools for digital learning and minor works. It’s part of a national allocation of 65 million euro announced by Education Minister Helen McEntee. The Galway allocation comprises €1.8 million in Minor Works Grants for primary schools, €1.2 million […] The post €3.7m for Galway schools for digital learning and minor works appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Irish minister launches subsidised higher education scheme for 2025

Irish minister launches subsidised higher education scheme for 2025  Research Professional News

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1 week ago Minister Lawless turns sod on new Library & Learning Commons at University of Galway

The dawn of what will be a new era in learning at University of Galway is officially underway – after Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless turned the sod to mark the start of the construction of the new €80m Library and Learning Commons. The building will be a […] The post Minister Lawless turns sod on new Library & Learning Commons at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago One in four SMEs is losing employees due to housing crisis, says accountancy body

Tax incentives are needed to stimulate ‘development of flats, student accommodation and independent living facilities’

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2 w. ago Westside community to hold public meeting on controversial student accommodation block

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Westside Residents Association is to hold a public meeting this evening in the Westside Community Centre on the controversial student accommodation block. It’s being built on a section of the carpark at Westside Shopping Centre – and locals believe not every condition of planning is being adhered […] The post Westside community to hold public meeting on controversial student accommodation block appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Higher Education Minister launches University of Galway’s five

The University of Galway has set out its five-year blueprint for development – with a renewed focus on being a research-intensive globally connected higher education institution. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless unveiled the University of Galway’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 – entitled Of Galway, For the World – which […] The post Higher Education Minister launches University of Galway’s five-year Strategic Plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Tuam pupils to contact Education Minister on importance of free school breakfasts

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A primary school in Tuam is to contact the Minister for Education to highlight the importance of free school breakfasts. Trinity Primary School has taken first place in a University of Galway children’s science research competition for their trial on whether eating breakfast impacts academic performance. After […] The post Tuam pupils to contact Education Minister on importance of free school breakfasts appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Concern over serious delays to Grants of Probate across Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Concerns are being raised over serious delays to Grants of Probate across Galway. A Grant of Probate is a legal document that confirms the authority of an executor to manage and distribute the assets of a person who had died, as per their will. But Galway East […] The post Concern over serious delays to Grants of Probate across Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Plans for major student accommodation complex in Letterkenny

Plans have been submitted to Donegal County Council for a major new student apartment complex in the centre of Letterkenny.… The post Plans for major student accommodation complex in Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Dublin and Galway student accommodation portfolio hits the market at €115m

Portfolio of 724 student bed spaces in Dublin and Galway hit the market

Economics

3 w. ago Anger as vehicles parked on lifeboat slipway at Downings Pier

More concerns have been raised about poor parking on piers, potentially delaying the launch of a lifeboat. Motorists are reminded… The post Anger as vehicles parked on lifeboat slipway at Downings Pier appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 w. ago Higher Education Minister concerned over delays to student accommodation in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Higher Education Minister has expressed concern over delays to purpose-built student accommodation in Galway. Minister James Lawless is in the city today for a series of engagements at University of Galway. They include the launch of a new pharmacy course and the turning of the sod […] The post Higher Education Minister concerned over delays to student accommodation in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Education Minister announces extension of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to cover school

Education Minister announces extension of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to cover school-age children  education-ni.gov.uk

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4 w. ago Appeal to An Bord Pleanala over student accommodation complex in city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local residents have taken an appeal to An Bord Pleanala over a student accommodation complex at Coolough Road in the city. The site is located near the junction of the Coolough Road and the Dyke Road – and it’d offer almost 600 bed spaces. Despite strong objections […] The post Appeal to An Bord Pleanala over student accommodation complex in city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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