Query: Who is the current Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science?

Candidate documents:
text: Title: James Lawless
Category: Biographies
Organisation: Department of the Taoiseach
URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-further-and-higher-education-research-innovation-and-science/biographies/james-lawless
Summary: James Lawless  James Lawless is the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. He was appointed to this role on 23 January 2025.

text: Title: Higher Education Authority Bill: Your questions answered
Category: Publications
Organisation: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-further-and-higher-education-research-innovation-and-science/publications/higher-education-authority-bill-your-questions-answered
Summary: Higher Education Authority Bill: Your questions answered  What this Bill will mean for the third level sector What this Bill will mean for the third level sector The purpose of the legislation is to reform the legislative framework for the higher education system enabling improved oversight and regulation of higher education institutions. As we look to drive our ambitions forward, we are seeking to ensure that the fundamental building blocks of governance and funding are firmly in place.

text: Title: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Category: Roles
Organisation: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-further-and-higher-education-research-innovation-and-science/roles/minister-for-further-and-higher-education-research-innovation-and-science
Summary: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science  Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science From: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science From: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Published on: 3 July 2020 Last updated on: 24 January 2025 Holders James Lawless

text: Title: Minister of State with responsibility for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills
Category: Roles
Organisation: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-further-and-higher-education-research-innovation-and-science/roles/minister-of-state-with-responsibility-for-further-education-apprenticeship-construction-and-climate-skills
Summary: Minister of State with responsibility for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills  Minister of State with responsibility for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills From: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science From: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Published on: 28 February 2025 Last updated on: 28 February 2025 Holders Marian Harkin

text: Title: Ministers for Education from 1921 to date
Category: Organisation-Information
Organisation: Department of Education and Youth
URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/organisation-information/ministers-for-education-from-1921-to-date
Summary: Ministers for Education from 1921 to date  Ministers for Education from 1921 to date Published on: 29 August 2019 Last updated on: 28 June 2020

text: Title: Review of the Irish higher education research system welcomed by Minister Harris
Category: Press-Releases
Organisation: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-further-and-higher-education-research-innovation-and-science/press-releases/review-of-the-irish-higher-education-research-system-welcomed-by-minister-harris
Summary: Review of the Irish higher education research system welcomed by Minister Harris  Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, today ( Friday, 3 September 2021) welcomed the publication of the Higher Education Research Group’s review of the Irish higher education research system . The review examined several strategic themes to drive the future performance of higher education research in Ireland.