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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further and Higher Education (27 Feb 2024)

Simon Harris: ...access to education, skills, knowledge and learning and a person's well-being and mental and physical health is very potent. I will reflect on the suggestions of Deputies Durkan and Bruton and revert to them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Update on Key Issues: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (24 Jan 2024)

Simon Harris: ...numbers and whether there are enough already. I think the point Deputy Ó Cathasaigh is making is about regional balance in terms of the locations. I will seek the Department's view on that and revert to the Deputy.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: I will have to ask the Minister for Justice to revert directly to the Deputy. I am aware work is under way in the Department of Justice in respect of that matter. Certainly, it is my view, and I think it is also the Minister for Justice's view, that in certain cases of particularly heinous crimes, there is merit in considering the idea of a minimum tariff.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: ...that students' entire journey and well-being in Ireland are known in advance of them coming to our country. I intend to launch the international education mark at the start of 2024. I will revert to the Deputy specifically on Deputy Cian O'Callaghan's legislation and with an update from the Minister for Justice.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: .... In light of the comments made by Deputy Fitzmaurice and the questions he has asked in respect of European legislation and the risk to life and land, let me take that back to my colleagues and we will revert to the Deputy directly on the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (19 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: ..., as he pointed out, the figure dropped to 9% for 2019-20. However, this was heavily impacted by the exceptional circumstances caused by the Covid pandemic. The non-progression rate subsequently reverted to the pre-pandemic level of 12% percent. In 2010-11, approximately 16% of students did not progress. That dropped to approximately 12%. It dropped to 9% for brief period and is now...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (3 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: ..., with only 9% of new entrants not progressing to second year in 2020. However this was due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the non-progression rate has since reverted to its pre-pandemic level of 12%. The rate of progression for 2021/22 entrants to the 2022/23 year will be published in Q1 of 2024, and the Department will continue to monitor the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Medical Qualifications (21 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: ...I will make direct contact with Trinity myself to determine if this was a decision it made and was happy to make or if it was a decision it could overcome if there was a bit of assistance. I will revert to the Deputy later today.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (21 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: ...a competitive funding call under the Programme for Access to Higher Education of €3m over 3 years for proposals to enhance provision for students with an intellectual disability. Institutions are asked to revert with their proposals by the 12th October and I look forward to the conclusion of this process and ultimately seeing projects coming to fruition to enhance provision for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Gambling Sector (20 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: My officials are seeking further information on this matter from the institutions in question. I will revert with a reply to the Deputy directly as soon as it is received.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: ...has been contracted to provide accommodation for beneficiaries of temporary protection over the summer period 2023. My officials are liaising with the DCEDIY to receive confirmation it will be reverted for student use.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Key Issues in Higher and Further Education: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: ...theory, address the Cathaoirleach's point around being able to access such education in his region. I will engage with the Minister, Deputy Foley, on the matter. I am satisfied that we can both revert to the committee with a view.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: Officials in my Department have requested that the relevant aegis bodies, under the remit of my Department, revert to you directly on this matter as this level of information is not held by my Department.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (1 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: ...Donnelly, on that this month. To Deputy Colm Burke's question on postgraduate funding, I will look at that because I am not sure as to how or why that anomaly arises, but I will be happy to revert to him directly on it. The note with which I have been provided tells me there are between 25 and 35 students in each year of the bachelor of science degree in radiation therapy at Trinity...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (25 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...orders where there is a history of violence. I have asked An Garda Sìochàna if it is possible to provide the information request by the Deputy. Unfortunately it has not been possible to confirm this within the timeframe allowed. I will revert to the Deputy with any relevant information upon receipt.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (23 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...in the context of the COVID 19 pandemic and to adhere to social distancing restrictions. Since the ending of public health restrictions, the Legal Aid Board’s family mediation service has reverted to primarily in-person mediation. I am further informed that a review took place in 2021 which was largely positive and, as a result, all mediators are now able to provide online...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...to try to deliver real projects for Sligo and the north west, particularly regarding education. I will have to seek clarity for the Deputy about the N17. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Ryan, to revert directly to Deputy MacSharry.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I will revert directly to Deputy MacSharry. I would be delighted to.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, we are looking at how we can train more dentists and we expect to have news on that. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, to revert to Deputy Conway-Walsh specifically about Mayo.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (9 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...the concern. I send many letters to the Deputy providing a lot of statistics, through parliamentary questions and the likes. Often, we have to say that we have to get the data and then revert to the Deputy. I acknowledge the concern behind the amendment. The provision in section 77 of the Bill hopefully addresses the Deputy’s concerns. This section requires the Garda...