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The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is responsible for policy, funding and governance of the Higher and Further Education and research sectors and for the oversight of the work of the State agencies and public institutions operating in those areas.

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Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

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Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 RC96
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