The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Irish: An tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta) is a senior minister in the Government of Ireland and leads the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is Simon Harris, TD. He is assisted by Niall Collins, TD, Minister of State for Skills and Further Education. List of office-holders References Government ministers of the Republic of Ireland Lists of government ministers of Ireland Ireland, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Education ministers Education in the Republic of Ireland Science and technology in the Republic of Ireland Minister