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Tuesday 17 May 2022
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
The former Health Minister said “abortion services will be provided” at the new facility.
‘It cannot be tolerated, will not be tolerated,’ said Minister Simon Harris.
The Higher Education Minister said the Government is firmly against “unfair” student loans.
The minister is bringing proposals to the Cabinet today.
Fees for graduate entry medicine (GEM) students are now set at €16,290 per year for Irish students.
We cannot allow Putin’s wish of depriving the next Ukrainian leaders an opportunity to finish their education, Simon Harris said.
There is a significant gap in higher education between Travellers and the wider population, Minister Simon Harris says.
Simon Harris said work is also underway to ensure Ukrainian people can access higher education in Ireland too.
The higher education minister confirmed in an Instagram post that he had tested positive on an antigen test.
Public health officials advised the government of the move following a meeting today.
When Stephen Donnelly was in Opposition he told Simon Harris that the drug called Cariban should be available on the drugs payment scheme.
Cannabis remains the most common drug, but cocaine displaced ecstasy to take the second place spot.
Trinity College, UCC, UCD and DCU have all committed to introducing the policies in 2022,
The meeting this evening takes place prior to NPHET’s meeting on Thursday.
A recent opinion poll put Sinn Féin as the most popular party in the country.
Minister Simon Harris announced a public consultation on science advice will take place early next year.
Minister Simon Harris says there have been a number of cases in the UK that are concerning.
The new enhanced CAO website now includes Further Education and Apprenticeship options.
News emerged this week that the gallery is set to close its doors for good in February.
Galway-Mayo, Sligo and Letterkenny institutes of technology are to combine to become a Technical University.
The Speak Out tool will be launched across 18 universities this academic year.
The pop-up centres were established across 15 higher education sites two weeks ago as part of Vaccination Week.
It follow concerns from NPHET about the spread of Covid-19.
Coveney said he was not sure whether legislation to tackle protests at the homes of politicians would be possible.
The Taoiseach congratulated Harris and his wife Caoimhe on the arrival of their second child.
It’s an ideal time to reform the Irish educational system, writes Emma DeSouza.
Simon Harris said the points race for third level places is ‘not the international norm’.
There has been a significant increase in demand for college places this year.
Testing will involve volunteers providing saliva samples twice weekly.
CMO Dr Tony Holohan has endorsed the return to college campuses in the coming academic year.
AIT President Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin described today’s announcement as a “historic day” for the region.
Additional money will also be given to businesses that take on people with a disability, or are from direct provision as apprentices.
No bookings are available on the State’s mandatory hotel quarantine site until next Monday.
Antigen testing on construction sites will begin in a matter of weeks, say sources.
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris said he intends to “overhaul” the CAO application form next year.
Separately, there were were 420 patients in hospital with Covid-19 last night.
At present the CAO doesn’t include applications for apprenticeships, or some further education traineeships.
DOGS AND HORSES will be restricted from accessing parts of Kerry’s Blue Flag beaches during specific time periods this summer.
Councillors voted to adopt the Kerry County Council Beach Bye Laws 2022 which limits access for dogs to Blue Flag areas of these beaches from 11am to 7pm from 1 June until 15 September.
This vote also established dedicated sand corridors to allow dog-walkers to access non-blue flag areas as long as a dog remains on a tight leash.
Fears had been expressed that Kerry beaches would lose their Blue Flag status if this bye law wasn’t introduced.
Today we’re asking: Should dogs be banned from Blue Flag beaches during peak times in summer?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
The Labour leader says a national pay rise will be a win-win for everyone.
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