As the 2025 TUI Annual Congress gets underway at Whites of Wexford, we’re joined by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science, James Lawless, TD. With educators from across the country gathering to discuss the challenges and opportunities in Ireland’s education system, Minister Lawless shares his insights on policy priorities, investment in third-level institutions, and the role of research and innovation in shaping Ireland’s future workforce.