The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Irish: An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.[1][2]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science | |
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Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science | |
Member of | |
Reports to | Taoiseach |
Seat | Dublin, Ireland |
Appointer | President of Ireland on the nomination of the Taoiseach |
Inaugural holder | Simon Harris |
Formation | 2 August 2020 |
Website | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science |
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is Patrick O'Donovan, TD.
He is assisted by Niall Collins, TD, Minister of State for Skills and Further Education.[3]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science 2020–present edit | ||||||
Name | Term of office | Party | Government | |||
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Simon Harris | 27 June 2020[a] | 9 April 2024 | Fine Gael | 32nd • 33rd | ||
Patrick O'Donovan | 9 April 2024 | Incumbent | Fine Gael | 34th |