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Minister Harris Announces €1m Funding To Help Adults Learn Literacy & Numeracy.

Almost 1 in 5 adults in Ireland are struggling with reading and understanding everyday text.

Almost 1 in 5 adults in Ireland are struggling with reading and understanding everyday text.

The Higher Education Minister and Wicklow TD Simon Harris has announced 1 million euro in funding to help adults learn literacy, numeracy and digital skills.

People can learn them in a fun way through projects like cooking or boxing.

Minster Simon Harris says they want to help people overcome stigma:

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