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@iua-official.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 10:18 AM

IUA Director General, Paul Johnston, has described Budget 2027 as a “failure to invest in the future”, which puts at risk the skills and research capacity Ireland needs to remain competitive.

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@iua-official.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 1:32 PM

Ahead of Budget 2027, Paul Sweetman, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland, outlines the importance of sustained investment in Ireland's higher and further education sector.

Read about IUA's Budget 2027 priorities: www.iua.ie/submissions/...

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A graphic with image and text. The image is of Paul Sweetman, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland. He is dressed in a blue shirt and grey blazer. The text is a quote from Paul that says "Ireland’s highly educated, adaptable workforce has long been its great competitive advantage. Sustained investment in education, apprenticeships and research infrastructure will ensure this advantage endures."

@iua-official.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 3:53 PM

Ahead of Budget 2027, Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, outlines why Irish universities must be properly funded to meet the demand amongst Ireland's SMEs for workforce upskilling and reskilling.

Read about IUA's Budget 2027 priorities: www.iua.ie/submissions/...

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A graphic with text and an image of Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME. He is dressed in a suit and tie. The text on the graphic is "It is clear from the IUA’s engagement with business representation bodies that demand for skills development and workforce upskilling far outstrips the funding currently available. Addressing this gap is essential if we are to support businesses and strengthen Ireland’s long-term competitiveness."

@iua-official.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 11:56 AM

Ahead of Budget 2027, Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec, outlines why an AI-ready world-class workforce is dependent on a well-resourced and innovative university sector.

Read about IUA's Budget 2027 priorities: www.iua.ie/submissions/...

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A graphic with text and an image of Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec. He is dressed in a suit with a tie. The text on the graphic is a quote from Danny that says - “Our ability to develop a world-class workforce is dependent on a well-resourced and innovative university sector. As we work to unlock a resilient, AI-ready workforce, higher education institutions will be critical partners for industry, just as they are in so many other aspects of our economy.”

@ucddublin.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 7:01 AM

"As Chair of UCD, I write in the Business Post along with my fellow Chairs of Ireland's leading universities."

🗣️ Mike Beary, Chair, UCD Governing Authority

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@iua-official.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 10:30 AM

"Now is the moment to act."

In today's Business Post, the Chairs of Ireland's leading universities outline why Government must tackle the current funding gap and invest in Ireland's universities in Budget 2027.

www.businesspost.ie/analysis-opi...

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