Proposed gambling bill to impact north west clubs and charities
The impact of the proposed gambling bill on clubs and organisations in the north west has been brought before the floor of the Dáil. The Bill aims to bring about regulations in different aspects, including gambling licenses, sponsorships, and advertisements. This includes charities and sports clubs, who will…
Decreasing education costs priority in upcoming Budget
The Minister for Further and Higher Education is targeting a decrease in education costs in the Budget. Minister Simon Harris made the comments to Ocean FM News during his visit to Sligo this week. Improvements to student grants, core funding and decreasing the staff-to-student rato are also on the Minister’s…
Justice Minister committed to providing additional funding to Sligo Garda Station
Minister for Justice, Simon Harris, has committed to the provision of funding to assist with the development of Sligo Garda Station, but that the decision on an armed response unit based in the North West ultimately lies with the Garda Commissioner. Minister Harris visited Sligo Garda Station yesterday, and…
St Angela’s College expected to be part of new Atlantic Technological University
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris has incorporated St Angela’s College in Sligo with IT Sligo in the formation of a new Technological University which will be known as the Atlantic University. The Atlantic Technological University (Ollscoil Teicheolaíochta an Atlantaigh) is anticipated…
Sligo colleges receive funding to support mental health among students
Over 700,000 euros worth of funding has been allocated to IT Sligo and St Angela’s College. Nationally €17.2m has been announced in student supports, with €5m being allocated to support students mental health and wellbeing. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD earlier…
Minister Harris ‘hopeful’ of receiving North West Technological University application soon
The Minister for Further and Higher Education is ‘hopeful’ of receiving an application to establish a Technological University in the north west soon. Independent Sligo/Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin sought an update on developments with the Connacht/Ulster Alliance in the Dail today with Minister Simon Harris. If an application is received,…
Minister Harris to meet with IT Sligo and St. Angela’s representatives next week
A meeting between Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, and representatives of IT Sligo and St. Angela’s College will take place next week. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday next in relation to the possible merger of IT Sligo and St. Angela’s College as well as the potential…