Ministers @SimonHarrisTD and @NiallCollinsTD have today launched a new Further Education Strategy for next five years.
Read more here: https://t.co/QHkXwpBv8t pic.twitter.com/GUMDzNBiw2
— Department of Further and Higher Education (@DeptofFHed) July 16, 2020
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science @SimonHarrisTD has today welcomed the historic appointment of Dr Kerstin Mey as Interim President of the University of Limerick.https://t.co/BZvBSLed2r pic.twitter.com/4SbJX7OvV8
— Department of Further and Higher Education (@DeptofFHed) July 9, 2020
Good meeting with my new Department colleague @NiallCollinsTD. Looking forward to working with him in the @DeptofFHed to help drive and promote economic & social cohesion pic.twitter.com/zapyPBT0BW
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 2, 2020
Stand together or fall apart. Covid has revealed much more than the devastating impact of a virus. It has highlighted huge inequalities -within countries & around the world. Let’s not “restart” society, let’s work together to rebuild it. So much to do! pic.twitter.com/1iPRaLSLyn
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 19, 2020
Powerful message from Sarah-Jane, a frontline nurse who had #Covid19
Wearing a face covering is a much better option than wearing a ventilator pic.twitter.com/gQ3jv0qqEO
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 18, 2020
Think social distancing is difficult? Think wearing a face covering is annoying? It is tough at times. But then look at this & think again! We have come too far to go backwards. Let’s continue to protect each other, follow public health advice & save lives pic.twitter.com/8gQNtyOnmo
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 17, 2020
Sound advice from a member of our National Public Health Emergency Team. Ireland is doing well. We have hit a bump in the road but we can remain on track with simple measures. Let’s all play our part. Pulling together has been key to managing our way through this awful pandemic https://t.co/aZKbjBvHK1
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 17, 2020
Today we launch our new national plan for further education and training in Ireland. An exciting roadmap to provide opportunities and pathways to so many. A plan to help get our country back to work & a plan to help people get to where they want to pic.twitter.com/vGmfGMWxXl
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 16, 2020
All I want is some cake now 😂 The pizza one just seems wrong! Light hearted relief after a long day at the office https://t.co/BEkbVBrpAl
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 13, 2020
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said that “further education and training is for everyone. It provides an opportunity for everyone to engage in learning whilst delivering on the critical skills needs of the economy and the future world of work" https://t.co/hSbKW1Ynzd
— The University Times (@universitytimes) July 16, 2020
A pleasure to welcome Minister @SimonHarrisTD to our Pollinator Garden yesterday for the launch of Dublin's Festival of Curiosity with @scienceirel. #SustainableTrinity https://t.co/rxrVUSRKpS
— Trinity College Dublin (@tcddublin) July 16, 2020
Further education has for too long been “the Cinderella of the Irish education system” and the "uninvited guest to the debates around dinner tables about what to do after Leaving Cert," says Minister Simon Harris https://t.co/9LerCGUNlU
— carlobrien (@carlobrien) July 16, 2020
Watch – the Government is working a Stimulus Package for our Economy to be announced later this month. If you have ideas or suggestions you would like passed on please get in touch and I will include them in the process for active consideration. #JulyStimulus @fiannafailparty pic.twitter.com/fVcsrROaNe
— Niall Collins (@NiallCollinsTD) July 10, 2020
I wish Professor Mey the very best in her new and challenging role as President of @UL https://t.co/fOb5y8dajo
— Niall Collins (@NiallCollinsTD) July 9, 2020
I’m delighted to have been appointed a Minister of State at the @DeptofFHed by An Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD looking forward to the challenge in this new role and to working with @SimonHarrisTD @fiannafailparty pic.twitter.com/YnubyExlx2
— Niall Collins (@NiallCollinsTD) July 2, 2020
A message from Minister Norma Foley to the 2020 Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied students pic.twitter.com/DMSAgpdRIf
— education.ie (@Education_Ire) July 20, 2020
Ministers @NormaFoleyTD1 and @josephamadigan welcome further widening of Summer Provision eligibility criteria for children entering primary school https://t.co/U3je9tEgnb
— education.ie (@Education_Ire) July 11, 2020
Inside Government Buildings this morning in my office as the work of the newly appointed Minister for Education officially begins.
Straight into it today with a Dept of Education briefing in the morning followed by the first Cabinet meeting of the new Government in the afternoon pic.twitter.com/GdEDFaOm0l
— Norma Foley T.D (@NormaFoleyTD1) June 29, 2020
Taking all the precautions necessary when travelling on public transport 🚃
Face coverings, hand sanitiser & social distancing is the best thing we can do to help reduce the spread of #COVID19 🦠
More on Government advice here: https://t.co/BhKYpbT75K#StaySafe #WearAMask pic.twitter.com/CGwsJCzKSP
— ⚖️Josepha Madigan ✨ (@josephamadigan) July 21, 2020
Heard from our first Covid survivor today about her experience of this virus. Staff nurse, Siobhan Murphy, outlined, the serious, long-lasting effects 12 weeks on from diagnosis. Please listen to her account.
🎥Full video at https://t.co/SPoU1w7DBM#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/OD5pvAPHtE
— Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD (@CarrollJennifer) July 21, 2020
Minister @HHumphreysFG secured Gov approval this week to introduce a new Bill that will ensure PRSI contributions are attributed to people receiving the #COVID19 Unemployment Payment or whose wages are being supported by the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme https://t.co/zZJVf56ouS pic.twitter.com/8mK0zjDOVg
— welfare.ie (@welfare_ie) July 17, 2020
66,300 fewer people on PUP this week was the single largest weekly decrease since the payment was introduced. Delighted too to secure Cabinet approval to extend PRSI benefits to those receiving the payment. All focus now on getting people back to work through July Jobs stimulus. pic.twitter.com/Y2gKf96zqo
— Heather Humphreys (@HHumphreysFG) July 17, 2020
Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) will be the first premises connected under the National Broadband Plan. They will bring high-speed broadband to rural communities and support remote working. @Dept_CCAE @LAsIreland @merrionstreet pic.twitter.com/m1k8hNXrzc
— Department of Rural and Community Development (@DeptRCD) July 3, 2020
Minister @joefingalgreen O'Brien launches the @Charities_Reg 2019 Annual Report.
Read more > https://t.co/2nuM4ZOIaI pic.twitter.com/FA7qWbXkk1
— Department of Rural and Community Development (@DeptRCD) July 14, 2020
Great to hear from @Dept_CCAE that @IrishSheds will continue their role as Sustainable Development Goals Champions until the end of June 2021. We are proud to support Men’s Sheds throughout Ireland. #SDGChampions. Read more > https://t.co/zo5IkFjL12 pic.twitter.com/dKb9vU4k9t
— Department of Rural and Community Development (@DeptRCD) July 9, 2020
Timely speech by @VincentPMartin1 on divisive nature of populism which is creeping further into Irish political life https://t.co/3peudpOjmr
— Joe O'Brien TD for Dublin Fingal (@joefingalgreen) July 17, 2020
Do it https://t.co/kkRedTJBeP
— Joe O'Brien TD for Dublin Fingal (@joefingalgreen) July 7, 2020
Minister O’Gorman announces increase in the number of early learning and care services which have reopened https://t.co/xYYiuxyfxX pic.twitter.com/bkSAJqRw98
— Dept of Children and Youth Affairs (@DeptDCYA) July 21, 2020
Most parents have some anxieties about how their child will manage in pre-school or primary school. This can be especially true for parents of children with special educational needs. Visit the Ready for Everyone section of our #LetsGetReady website ➡️ https://t.co/tt4VgQsDCH pic.twitter.com/rbNtPwJKJH
— Dept of Children and Youth Affairs (@DeptDCYA) July 20, 2020
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ChildcareWe were also pleased to learn last Friday that there has been a positive rate of sign up since childcare services were allowed to reopen on 29 June, with 85% of providers surveyed by @DeptDCYA indicating that they planned on reopening. https://t.co/VLfwNeE97T
— MerrionStreet.ie #StaySafe #HoldFirm (@merrionstreet) July 16, 2020
🇮🇪”The day on which Irish Citizenship will be formally conferred on you, during this simple, solemn, and highly innovative ceremony.” Minister for Justice & Equality @HMcEntee welcomes Ireland’s 21 new citizens in Europe’s first virtual #CitizenshipCeremony #WelcomeNewCitizens 🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/cWTOsXy9Xi
— Department of Justice & Equality (@DeptJusticeIRL) July 10, 2020
Minister @HMcEntee this morning met with Chief Justice Frank Clarke at his offices in @CourtsServiceIE pic.twitter.com/Cm1XTbNeNm
— Department of Justice & Equality (@DeptJusticeIRL) July 15, 2020
Congratulations to our new Minister of State for Law Reform @McConalogue who was welcomed to @DeptJusticeIRL today and received a briefing from senior officials. #LawReform pic.twitter.com/YfNHLn7fnH
— Department of Justice & Equality (@DeptJusticeIRL) July 3, 2020
Congratulations to my colleague @barrymward on being appointed Fine Gael Spokesperson on Justice in the Seanad. Looking forward to working closely with you. https://t.co/DrY2GdQCnm
— Helen McEntee TD (@HMcEntee) July 13, 2020
“We can all get on with the activities we want to..BUT we need to do so safely.”
Important words from our CMO @ronan_glynn
In order for us to stay safe & prevent a second surge we need to continue to adhere to public health guidance. #washhands #socialdistance #wearfacecovering https://t.co/nJHqMSeA2i— Helen McEntee TD (@HMcEntee) July 10, 2020
Congratulations to Emer Cooke on her successful bid to become Executive Director of the EMA. Emer will lead the regulator into a post-pandemic world and will be the first woman to head up the agency in its 25-year history!
🇮🇪🇪🇺 #leadingwomen @EMA_News https://t.co/tCiK7xxCpp— Helen McEntee TD (@HMcEntee) June 26, 2020
It has been a busy few days as Minister for State with responsibility for Law Reform in @DeptJusticeIRL. Great to sit down earlier to review progress and priorities with Minister @HMcEntee. Very much looking forward to all the work ahead. pic.twitter.com/uM9JZmfsQm
— Charlie McConalogue (@McConalogue) July 16, 2020
At his first Agrifish Council meeting, Minister .@daracalleary said new policies with increased environmental ambition including the Farm to Fork Strategy and proposals in the new CAP for Eco Schemes could be a chance for farmers if properly supported.
— Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (@agriculture_ie) July 20, 2020
Today Minister @pippa_hackett received a demonstration of Ireland’s National Forest Inventory.
The inventory provides accurate, up-to-date information about the changing nature of Ireland’s forests. Field data collection is underway, results due in 2022https://t.co/Q91NxVfdNS pic.twitter.com/QDpOP97m9d
— Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (@agriculture_ie) July 15, 2020
We have published our annual report on Forest Statistics in Ireland, which provides a range of forest sector stats including
🌳Info on new forests
🛣️Forest road building
🪓Tree felling
✅Forest health
📈Timber pricesRead report here https://t.co/P595nLGPIf pic.twitter.com/WwzeP1TZhr
— Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (@agriculture_ie) July 15, 2020
Farm Safety Week starts today. In my role as Minister of State in @agriculture_ie I spoke to @rtenews about our need to #changetheculture and support farmers to identify the everyday risks that they and their families face #FarmSafetyWeek #StepUp @franmcnulty pic.twitter.com/aco2G9WcQF
— Martin Heydon (@martinheydonfg) July 20, 2020
🗣 Full statement from Barry Cowen TD ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/23oWGD5enM
— Offaly Fianna Fáil (@FiannaFailOY) July 14, 2020
Captain of the Irish Rugby team @JohnnySexton has this message heading into the weekend – now is not the time to take our eye off the ball with #COVID19.
Socialise safely: keep your contacts small, meet outdoors, maintain 2m distance.@HSELive @merrionstreet #HoldFirm ☘ pic.twitter.com/F94IfKyEfc
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 18, 2020
#HealthoftheNation Podcast Episode 3: Nurses give a candid account of the frontline experience of the #COVID19 pandemic in Ireland.
Listen Here: https://t.co/PvMLizov28#HealthoftheNation #COVID19 #StaySafe #holdfirm pic.twitter.com/5SS8FUVoW8
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 18, 2020
Washing your hands is a key part of stopping the spread of #COVID19 – for you and the little ones.
Check out this video with ideas on how to help teach kids how and when to wash their hands.
Remember: wet, bubbles, scrub, rinse, dry! #HoldFirm #WashYourHands #InThisTogether pic.twitter.com/fFprurB1q7— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 17, 2020
If you have symptoms of #COVID19 (such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, loss of taste/smell) then you should immediately contact your GP by phone. Don’t wait to see if you get better – the quicker you act the better.
Self-isolate if you are unwell. pic.twitter.com/lnNR0pfd5H
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 17, 2020
Department of Health COVID-19 press briefing https://t.co/K388JJ9dxJ
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 13, 2020
How do I wear a face covering correctly?
Tips and advice available on #HealthoftheNation podcast.
LISTEN HERE: https://t.co/PvMLizov28@lieabh @ronan_glynn @roinnslainte @DttasIrl @HSELive @DonnellyStephen pic.twitter.com/Os0eNQwfEG
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 13, 2020
Department of Health COVID 19 Press Briefing https://t.co/qLEBqIlCeP
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 9, 2020
There are two ways to download the #CovidTracker app. 1: Go to https://t.co/CJ5esjww0t on your phone and follow the steps. 2: Go to Google Play store or Apple App store on your phone and search ‘COVID Tracker Ireland’ and click ‘Install’ or ‘Get’. Protect each other. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/9HDaZ8otX4
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 7, 2020
Launch of COVID Tracker App https://t.co/9RVg85xf3g
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 7, 2020
Department of Health COVID-19 Press Briefing https://t.co/mnQIK5wBRv
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 6, 2020
How do I risk assess my surroundings and choices in the #COVID19 pandemic?
Health experts @CillianDeGascun & @drgregmartin explain.
Listen here: https://t.co/PvMLizov28 pic.twitter.com/N6skSNYVdk
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 4, 2020
Department of Health Covid 19 press briefing https://t.co/rolhyelYOg
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) July 2, 2020
Department of Health COVID-19 Press Briefing https://t.co/PGMoDqQ3eQ
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) June 29, 2020
Symptoms of #coronavirus include:
❗fever (high temperature – 38 degrees Celsius or above)
❗cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just dry
❗loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
❗shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
Learn more: pic.twitter.com/rfDdvLHMPu— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) July 10, 2020
From today, priority groups will get start getting invitations for HPV cervical screening. Those on a 3 or 12 month recall and 25 year olds being screened for the first time are being invited first. #CervicalCheck Interim Clinical Director, Dr Caroline Mason Mohan explains. pic.twitter.com/vQ0mVhykX3
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) July 6, 2020
At the inevitable risk of the obvious retorts due to the headline, here's a useful piece from @guardian in praise of Ireland's Covid Tracker app. Contact tracing teams reporting it's really helping our ability to respond quickly to identified cases. https://t.co/8QvSV40kaI
— Stephen Donnelly (@DonnellyStephen) July 20, 2020
"My mum is 70 years old. She spent 105 hours on a trolley in Limerick and expressed fears she would die if a fire started."
Last night in the Dáil we discussed what needs to be done now to avoid another winter trolley crisis. Here's my contribution. https://t.co/MECbFDO5pv
— Stephen Donnelly (@DonnellyStephen) June 25, 2020
First day in the Department of Health @roinnslainte meeting staff and getting to work on my brief. Always good to meet a familiar face in our new Minister for Health @DonnellyStephen and I look forward to working with him on older people and mental health. @fiannafailparty #Deise pic.twitter.com/ukttisfD5R
— Mary Butler TD (@MaryButlerTD) July 2, 2020
This is an issue many parents had contacted me about, particularly in terms of their children regressing due to the lack of school routine. It is much needed and it will hopefully be a great help to some of our youngest school goers.https://t.co/PknDaBSSqN
— Anne Rabbitte TD – Wear A Mask (@AnneRabbitte) July 12, 2020
Great progress is being made by the local community in #Ballinamore towards advancing the ‘Cavan & #Leitrim Greenway’ with the support of @leitrimcoco. This project will become a really important route for people to excessive on, to explore and to experience once completed. pic.twitter.com/7PtZmR0USE
— Frank Feighan T.D. (@FrankFeighan) July 17, 2020