The Committee shadows the Department of Education and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. It seeks to provide a meaningful input into legislation and policy so that Ireland’s education system benefits all of society and is recognised internationally as a world class system in terms of research, innovation and science.
Report
Study visit
The Committee has published a report on its study visit to Cork Life Centre (CLC), Munster Technological University (MTU) and Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). The Committee has a policy of undertaking study visits that will enhance its understanding of important issues.
Press releases
23 May 2022, 14.17
Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to continue its examination on the Future Funding of Higher Education
16 May 2022, 14.13
Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to continue its examination on the Future Funding of Higher Education
11 May 2022, 17.12
Joint Committee on Education, Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science has agreed its Report on Leaving Certificate Reform and the need for a new Senior Cycle
Recent videos
Tue, 17 May 2022
Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Topic: Roundtable Discussion on the Future Funding of Higher Education
Wed, 27 Apr 2022
Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Topic: Committee Stage consideration of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2022 (resumed)
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Topic: Roundtable Discussion on Leaving Certificate Reform
Recent documents
Tue, 17 May
Opening statement, Jimmy Deenihan, Chairperson to the Governing Body, Munster Technological University
Tue, 17 May
Opening statement, Dr. Patrick Prendergast, Chairperson to the Governing Body, South East Technological University
Tue, 17 May
Opening statement, Josephine Feehily, Chairperson to the Governing Body, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest
Recent reports
Wed, 11 May 2022
Leaving Certificate Reform: the Need for a New Senior Cycle
Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science report on Leaving Certificate Reform: the Need for a New Senior Cycle, May 2022
Wed, 23 Mar 2022
Annual Report 2021, Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Annual Report 2021
Thu, 3 Mar 2022
Report on Detailed Scrutiny of the Education (Admissions to School) Bill 2020
Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Report on Detailed Scrutiny of the Education (Admissions to School) Bill 2020, March 2022
Fri, 18 Feb 2022
Work Programme 2022
Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Work Programme 2022, February 2022
Select committee
The select committee comprises only Dáil Members. It meets to consider legislation and Estimates relating to the Department of Education and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
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EU scrutiny
All proposed EU legislation in the area of education and skills is scrutinized by the committee and decisions are made regarding such proposals.
Committee contact details
Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Education
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
D02 XR20