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Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Department overview
Formed2 August 2020
JurisdictionGovernment of Ireland
HeadquartersSt Stephen's Green, Dublin
Minister responsible
Department executive
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

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.

Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science at 52 St Stephen's Green

Departmental team

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The departmental team consists of the following:

History

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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]


Transfer of functions

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Date Change
2 August 2020 Establishment of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science[2]
21 October 2020 Transfer of Further and Higher Education, Research and Science from the Department of Education[3]
1 January 2021 Transfer of Research Policy and Programmes from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment[4]
16 April 2024 Transfer of Staff of Science Foundation Ireland from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment[5]

Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland

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Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland
Agency overview
Formed1 August 2024
HeadquartersThree Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2, Ireland[6][7]
Agency executives
  • Celine Fitzgerald[8], CEO (temporary[8])
  • Michael Horgan[8], Chairperson
Parent departmentDepartment of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Websitewww.researchireland.ie

Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland is a statutory government body in Ireland, established on 1 August 2024,[9][8] as a successor body to both Science Foundation Ireland, which primarily funded applied and industry-linked research,[10] and the Irish Research Council, which funded a broader range of scholarship,[10][11] as an agency of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.[a]

The new research funding agency was formed to promote and support the contribution of research and innovation to Ireland’s economic, social, cultural, and environmental development and sustainability. Its aims also include to "strengthen collaboration between the research and innovation system and enterprises, government, public organisations, the voluntary sector, and society".[21]

The Research and Innovation Act 2024 was enacted in June 2024, and outlines the objectives and functions of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland.[22] [23]

The agency launched with low funds and a allegations of bullying misconduct by senior staff.[11][24][25][26][27]

The agency's board, with Michael Horgan, as the chair; Celine Fitzgerald as temporary CEO; was announced by Patrick O’Donovan,[8] the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.[28] Rebecca Braun has been appointed to the inaugural board of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland.[29][30] Valeria Nicolosi has been appointed to the board of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland.[31][32] Mark Daly is Scientific Programme Manager. Alva O'Cleirigh is Head of Communications.

Notes

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  1. ^ Attributed to multiple sources: [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

References

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  1. ^ "Ministers". Department of Education and Skills. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Act 2020, s. 1: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (No. 10 of 2020, s. 1). Enacted on 2 August 2020. Act of the Oireachtas. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book on 21 August 2020.
  3. ^ Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2020 (S.I. No. 451 of 2020). Signed on 20 October 2020. Statutory Instrument of the Government of Ireland. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book on 16 November 2020.
  4. ^ Research Policy and Programmes (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2020 (S.I. No. 586 of 2020). Signed on 1 December 2020. Statutory Instrument of the Government of Ireland. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book on 15 December 2020.
  5. ^ Science Foundation Ireland (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order 2024 (S.I. No. 186 of 2024). Signed on 16 April 2024. Statutory Instrument of the Government of Ireland. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book on 13 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland". The Journal of Music. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland". Freedom of Information. Ireland. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e Darmody, Jenny (25 July 2024). "Ireland's new research body will be established in August". Silicon Republic. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Minister O'Donovan welcomes establishment of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland". www.gov.ie. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  10. ^ a b Dixon, Emily (4 August 2024). "Irish academics 'optimistic' about new research funder". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Ireland's new research agency launches with low funds and a cloud over its leadership". sciencebusiness.net | Science|Business. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  12. ^ McMahon, Paul. "Research Agency". legalblog.ie – Irish Legal Blog. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  13. ^ O'Sullivan, Kevin (16 November 2023). "New research and innovation funding agency announced". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  14. ^ "New body established to oversee competitive research and innovation in Ireland". Galway Advertiser. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  15. ^ Fehily, Luke (28 August 2024). "How the "science of science" can make Taighde Éireann–Research Ireland competitive". Progress Ireland. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  16. ^ "Irish Research Council, Science Foundation Ireland to come under single umbrella agency". TechCentral.ie. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  17. ^ "Government announces establishment of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland". Engineers Ireland. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  18. ^ "Minister Harris announces Taighde Éireann-Research Ireland as the official name of the new Research and Innovation funding agency". merrionstreet.ie. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  19. ^ "Main research funding bodies to be amalgamated". RTÉ News. 18 June 2022.
  20. ^ "Bill setting up new research agency published". www.lawsociety.ie Law Society of Ireland Gazette. Law Society of Ireland. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  21. ^ "Minister O'Donovan announces establishment of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland". www.gov.ie. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  22. ^ "Functions of Agency". www.irishstatutebook.ie. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  23. ^ "New research and innovation funding agency announced". The Irish Times. 16 November 2023.
  24. ^ O’Loughlin, Ann (19 July 2024). "Court rejects Philip Nolan's bid to keep his employment status at Science Foundation Ireland". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  25. ^ Sheahan, Fionnán (24 July 2024). "Prof Philip Nolan replaced as head of new state research body after Science Foundation Ireland sacking". Irish Independent. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  26. ^ O'Sullivan, Kevin. "Minister confirms Philip Nolan no longer 'chief executive designate' of new science body Research Ireland". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  27. ^ Else, Holly (7 June 2024). "Fired chief of Irish science funder in legal battle to keep his job: Dispute about Philip Nolan's conduct at Science Foundation Ireland comes months before funding agencies due to merge". science.org. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  28. ^ "Minister O'Donovan announces the appointment of members of the Board of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland". www.gov.ie. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  29. ^ "University of Galway Professor appointed to Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland board". www.universityofgalway.ie - University of Galway. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  30. ^ "Science Foundation Ireland". The Irish Times. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  31. ^ "Prof. Valeria Nicolosi appointed to the board of Taighde Éireann". News. chemistry.tcd.ie - School of Chemistry - Trinity College Dublin. Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  32. ^ "Minister O'Donovan announces the appointment of members of the Board of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland". www.gov.ie. Ireland. 21 August 2024. Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
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