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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes (3 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1002, 1010, 1011 and 1012 together. Safe Pass, Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and Quarrying Skills Certification Scheme (QSCS) courses were included in Phase 2 of the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business and restarted on 11th June 2020 under strictly controlled Covid-19 precaution measures (SOLAS’ Standard...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (3 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: Officials in my Department have contacted City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB) in relation to this matter. CDETB have stated that they have repaired the clock on a number of occasions in recent years. These repairs are expensive as some of the work needs to be undertaken abroad on the malfunctioning parts. CDETB have been advised that a more substantial overhaul is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (3 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: There are 58 apprenticeship programmes available as of November 2020. These programmes range in duration from two to four years and lead to qualifications at levels 6 to 10 of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). A minimum of 50% of time must be spent in on-the-job training, however the off-the-job training component of the programme can range from remote delivery to one day per...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 1058. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a bingo activity (details supplied) can be categorised similar to drive in cinema; the person or body in her Department this group can contact in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32640/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 1388. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter concerning massage therapists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33572/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (3 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 1204. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32638/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (3 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 1493. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a felling licence can be expedited for a person (details supplied); and when they can expect it to be issued. [32429/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 1519. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32782/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (3 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 1532. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33386/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (3 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 1581. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if assistance can be provided to a group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32742/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (22 Oct 2020)

Niall Collins: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) will be contacted by the school transport section; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32135/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2020)

Niall Collins: 62. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter in relation to the Covid restrictions support scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31939/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (21 Oct 2020)

Niall Collins: 61. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on a grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31938/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (21 Oct 2020)

Niall Collins: As of March 2020, there were 18,164 apprentices registered over 55 apprenticeship programmes.  Apprenticeships are between 2 and 4 years in duration leading to qualifications at level 5-10 of the National Framework of Qualifications with a range of arrangements to deliver off-the-job training.  These arrangements range from one day a week off-the-job for international...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (21 Oct 2020)

Niall Collins: The Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme (AIS) provides an employer grant of €3,000 for each new apprentice registered from the 1st March 2020.  €2,000 of the grant is paid to the employer once the apprentice is registered, and a further €1,000 is paid after one year if the apprentice is still in employment at that time.  As of the 14th October 2020, 631...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

Niall Collins: I thank the Deputy. To answer her question, there is a single portal,www.apprenticeships.ie, which is quite all-encompassing and gives as much information as is readily available on the range of apprenticeships. The Minister and I have encouraged people at every opportunity to access it. On the question on what is being done to attract more young people to apprenticeships, the national...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

Niall Collins: The Deputy may be aware that the process of preparing the new apprenticeship action plan 2021-25 is under way. It will consider all aspects of the current system, together with the relevant international research, to ensure the apprenticeship system is best placed to respond to the long-term economic needs and will be resilient and flexible enough to meet the short-term challenges....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

Niall Collins: I thank the Deputy for her question. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the associated education and training centre closures, the number of craft apprenticeship classes that could be run in 2020 was reduced. Some €12 million is being provided in 2021 to fund 2,000 apprenticeship places to mitigate the effect of lost provision in 2020 and the effect of smaller...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

Niall Collins: Local Training Initiatives (LTIs) are training and work experience programmes carried out in partnership with community and voluntary organisations. They provide a basis for the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) to contract with community bodies to provide a service initiative in a locality where there are identified community needs. Training provision is intended to be sufficiently...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Literacy Levels (20 Oct 2020)

Niall Collins: On International Literacy Day, 8th September this year, I announced the development of the Programme for Government commitment to develop a 10 Year Strategy for Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy. I have tasked SOLAS with the development of this new strategy. Literacy, numeracy and digital literacy are fundamental to family life, civic life and our working lives. They are a...