# Simon Harris

Yesterday

2nd February 2023

Simon Harris suggests he received note on nursing home strategy but claims cases were 'historical'

The past week has seen the revelation that successive governments used the strategy to limit payouts to nursing home residents.

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This week

29th January 2023 - 3rd February 2023

# Dáil

Legislation that would allow gardaí to wear body cameras set to be tabled today

The Bill will allow for recording from body worn cameras, helicopters, aircraft, Garda dogs, drones, mobile devices and tablets.

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Last month

January 2023

# on the agenda

Grooming children into a life of crime to carry penalty of five years in prison under new law

Minister for Justice Simon Harris will today seek Cabinet approval for the new Bill.

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Jan 18th 2023, 6:15 AM

# ashling murphy

‘We’re turning a big ship’: What has changed in Irish society since Ashling Murphy’s death?

Front-line services have called for greater action on the government’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ strategy

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Jan 12th 2023, 9:37 AM

# Refugees

Gathering at Ballymun migrant shelter ‘was intimidation, not a protest’, Harris says

Videos emerged over the weekend of a crowd of people outside a building where families were living.

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Jan 11th 2023, 5:09 PM

# community policing

Justice Minister to meet with gardaí to discuss ban on community use of Templemore college pool

In November, then-Taoiseach Micheál Martin had given assurances that the local community in Templemore would get access to the garda college pool.

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Jan 11th 2023, 1:31 PM

# anne rabbitte

'Here is some s**t for you': Man refuses to apologise for incident where bag was 'thrown' at Govt TDs

It comes after Minister of State Anne Rabbitte and Fine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon had cow dung thrown at them during a public meeting this week.

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Jan 6th 2023, 2:55 PM

Last year

2022

# no justice for us

Third level 'needs full attention' of Harris while he takes Justice brief, say lecturers

Harris is taking the role of Minister for Justice in addition to his current job until Helen McEntee returns from maternity leave.

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Dec 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# Cabinet Reshuffle

Justice portfolio will be my priority in the coming months, says Harris

Harris will serve as Minister for Justice until Helen McEntee returns from maternity leave, as well as retaining his Higher Education brief.

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Dec 18th 2022, 1:57 PM

# Third Level

Government to part-fund 700 student beds to be let at reduced rates under new plans

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris is proposing partially funding the construction of student accommodation for three colleges.

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Nov 29th 2022, 2:19 PM

# PhD

National review of State supports, including financial, for PhD researchers to begin next month

The review is expected to be completed early next year.

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Oct 19th 2022, 6:59 PM

# maintenance grant

Student grant holders to receive additional maintenance payment in mid-December

For some students, it will result in an additional €679 before the end of the year.

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Oct 17th 2022, 9:03 AM

# CervicalCheck

Harris: CervicalCheck chief’s comments ‘inappropriate, unfortunate, insensitive’

Harris said the comments ‘really hurt’ the 221+ group.

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Sep 5th 2022, 2:06 PM

# Budget supports

'Significant intervention is needed': Coalition leaders to meet to discuss rising energy costs

Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan will bring a memo to Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting setting out a series of options.

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Sep 5th 2022, 1:38 PM

# Higher Education

Additional €2 million in financial supports for underrepresented and disadvantaged students

The new funding will allow people who are on existing scholarships to retain funding for additional courses, including graduate entry medicine.

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Jul 29th 2022, 6:00 AM

# College places

Extra 1,056 college places will be available in September, Harris says

There is a push taking place to increase the number of college places and apprenticeships.

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Jun 28th 2022, 4:28 PM

# Education

Colleges to get €3 million euro a year to support students with autism

Funding will start to be rolled out next year to approved projects.

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Jun 2nd 2022, 5:45 PM

# special education centres

Communication of plans for special needs education ‘less than ideal’, Harris says

The Higher Education minister said it’s “absolutely essential” that the number of special education classes in mainstream schools is increased.

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May 27th 2022, 11:22 AM

# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

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May 14th 2022, 8:19 PM

# Maternity Hospital

Hundreds protest over NMH as Harris says it's wrong to suggest Catholic influence at hospital

The former Health Minister said “abortion services will be provided” at the new facility.

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May 14th 2022, 4:41 PM

# Fine Gael

Harris says bullies have 'no right' to be in FG, calls on councillor with bullying claims to make complaint

‘It cannot be tolerated, will not be tolerated,’ said Minister Simon Harris.

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May 4th 2022, 5:34 PM

# Third Level Education

No date yet for promised cut to student contribution fee, Harris says

The Higher Education Minister said the Government is firmly against “unfair” student loans.

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May 4th 2022, 1:32 PM

# SUSI

Simon Harris plans to 'overhaul' student grant system

The minister is bringing proposals to the Cabinet today.

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May 3rd 2022, 1:00 PM

# Fees

Minister 'disappointed' by BOI decision to end graduate medical student loan

Fees for graduate entry medicine (GEM) students are now set at €16,290 per year for Irish students.

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Apr 30th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Cabinet

One-stop hub to open next week for Ukrainians who want to continue studying, Harris says

We cannot allow Putin’s wish of depriving the next Ukrainian leaders an opportunity to finish their education, Simon Harris said.

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Apr 20th 2022, 9:04 AM

# close the gap

Harris announces €450k funding to assist Traveller and Roma students in higher education

There is a significant gap in higher education between Travellers and the wider population, Minister Simon Harris says.

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Mar 21st 2022, 6:00 AM

# Education

Minister says Irish third-level students fleeing Ukraine can continue their studies in Ireland

Simon Harris said work is also underway to ensure Ukrainian people can access higher education in Ireland too.

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Mar 14th 2022, 8:23 PM

# Simon Harris

Simon Harris has tested positive for Covid-19

The higher education minister confirmed in an Instagram post that he had tested positive on an antigen test.

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Mar 11th 2022, 11:21 AM

# nphet

NPHET recommend end to mandatory mask-wearing in education, public transport and school settings

Public health officials advised the government of the move following a meeting today.

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Feb 17th 2022, 4:20 PM

# severe morning sickness

Health Minister insists State won't reimburse cost of drug to treat severe pregnancy sickness

When Stephen Donnelly was in Opposition he told Simon Harris that the drug called Cariban should be available on the drugs payment scheme.

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Feb 4th 2022, 6:00 AM

# drugs in college

Cocaine now the second-most common drug used by third-level students, new report shows

Cannabis remains the most common drug, but cocaine displaced ecstasy to take the second place spot.

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Jan 20th 2022, 12:20 PM

# Paid leave

Several Irish universities commit to introducing domestic abuse leave policy for staff in 2022

Trinity College, UCC, UCD and DCU have all committed to introducing the policies in 2022,

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Jan 3rd 2022, 11:41 AM

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# omicron

NPHET to brief coalition party leaders this evening

The meeting this evening takes place prior to NPHET’s meeting on Thursday.

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Dec 14th 2021, 7:00 PM

# Opinion Poll

Harris says next election result is not inevitable as poll shows SF 15 points clear of FF, FG

A recent opinion poll put Sinn Féin as the most popular party in the country.

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Dec 12th 2021, 1:30 PM

# Separation of Powers

Chief Scientific Adviser's dual role to be 'decoupled' following concerns over independence

Minister Simon Harris announced a public consultation on science advice will take place early next year.

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Nov 10th 2021, 3:22 PM

# spiked

Campaign to raise awareness around spiking to be launched, says minister

Minister Simon Harris says there have been a number of cases in the UK that are concerning.

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Nov 5th 2021, 2:16 PM

# student options

There's a 'national obsession' with the points race, says Harris highlighting CAO changes

The new enhanced CAO website now includes Further Education and Apprenticeship options.

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Nov 5th 2021, 1:02 PM

# trinity college dublin

Uncertain future of Dublin's Science Gallery to be discussed next week

News emerged this week that the gallery is set to close its doors for good in February.

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Oct 29th 2021, 10:54 PM

New technological university announced for the north west

Galway-Mayo, Sligo and Letterkenny institutes of technology are to combine to become a Technical University.

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Oct 28th 2021, 3:58 PM

# speak out

New tool allows higher education students to anonymously report sexual harassment and violence

The Speak Out tool will be launched across 18 universities this academic year.

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Oct 19th 2021, 6:15 AM