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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (16 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 617. To ask the Minister for Health if he has received a copy of a report (details supplied); if he is giving consideration to the findings of the research; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55976/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 660. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56159/21]

Seanad: Science Week: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: I am delighted to partake in another session with the House. In his opening statement, the Minister referenced our past achievements in the fields of science and innovation. Building on this, we can look to the future and the many advances we are making every day in research and innovation. For example, the Science Foundation Ireland, SFI, future innovator prize is a challenge-based prize...

Science Week 2021: Statements (10 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: I thank all the Deputies who have contributed to tonight's debate. In his opening statement, the Minister referenced our past achievements in the fields of science and innovation. Building on this, we can look to the future and the many advances we are making every day in the fields of research and innovation. For example, the Science Foundation Ireland future innovator prize is a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Labour Court (10 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 179 to 182, inclusive, together. The Local Training Initiative (LTI) programme is a project-based training and work experience programme carried out in the local community run by local community groups and associations. Staff delivering courses are typically employed by the relevant community group or association and the terms and conditions approved for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (10 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: The Wind Turbine Maintenance apprenticeship programme was submitted to Quality and Qualifications Ireland in June of this year for validation at level 6 NFQ. The apprenticeship is expected to commence in Q1, 2022, subject to completion of validation.  The coordinating provider and education representative on the consortium is Kerry Education and Training Board and it is Kerry...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (9 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: The workforce required to support the level of retrofit activity as set out in the Climate Action Plan includes individuals with a wide range of skills from insulation operatives, craft workers, engineering and legal professionals among others. Education and training to support skills development for retrofit is delivered across the entire spectrum of the tertiary education and training...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 541. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if advice can be provided in relation to obtaining a visa to come to Ireland as per a scenario (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54605/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 730. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the current status of the Bill aimed at indemnifying farmers against liability for walkers on their property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54087/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 731. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the current status of the Bill aimed at indemnifying farmers against liability for walkers on their property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54088/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (4 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter raised in correspondence in relation to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53752/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: The Deputy might at least let the Taoiseach start to answer before jumping down his neck.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (2 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 410. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason an application by a person (details supplied) was incorrectly cancelled; if he will immediately reinstate this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52092/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 480. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the budget number of ASD units in primary and national schools for 2022; the number of such schools in County Limerick that have ASD units; the number of applications with her Department for funding for the provision of ASD units in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52146/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (2 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 545. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a lease will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52870/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (2 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 546. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of and position regarding her Department's contacts with a school (details supplied) in respect of the need for a new building programme at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52908/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (2 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: 586. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a PPS number will issue for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52293/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Projects (2 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk is one of the collaborative partnerships being supported by SOLAS under the Innovation through Collaboration Fund which is part of the Skills to Advance initiative. The partnerships involve collaboration by the Education and Training Boards with the private sector, researchers and academics to meet the skills needs...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cross-Border Co-operation (2 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: As part of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025 I committed to assessing the potential for cross-border apprenticeship programmes to enhance Ireland’s ability to respond to skills needs as an all-island economy by the end of Q1 2022. Ireland operates as a small open economy and the ability of our graduate apprentices to operate on an international stage will be encouraged. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (2 Nov 2021)

Niall Collins: City of Dublin ETB advised my officials that the adult learners in the Donnycarney Centre approached the Board's staff as a preformed group requesting assistance as the funding for their programme had ceased. The current position is that following an initial assessment of the learners in the Donnycarney Centre, City of Dublin ETB is providing a combined programme incorporating elements of...