Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Irish: An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta) is a department of the Government of Ireland. It is led by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science who is assisted by one Minister of State.
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 2 August 2020 |
| Jurisdiction | Ireland |
| Minister responsible | |
| Department executive |
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| Website | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
Departmental team
The departmental team consists of the following:
- Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Simon Harris, TD
- Secretary General of the Department: Jim Breslin
History
The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science was created by the Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Act 2020 as part of the reorganisation of governmental departments in the government of Micheál Martin.[2]
Alteration of name
| Date | Change |
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| 2 August 2020 | Establishment of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
References
- "Ministers". Department of Education and Skills. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- "Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2020". Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
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