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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (11 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department does not currently produce specific projections regarding third level enrolments, by county or by Higher Education Institution. Work is ongoing on an updated set of enrolment projections for higher education, which will assist in capacity-building programme of work across all disciplines with skills shortages. Further information regarding projections for higher education...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (11 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy that neither my Department nor any agency under its aegis operates a 'barter account' for the provision of goods or services.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (11 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: SOLAS has provided details of the enrolments on level 5 pre-nursing courses for the academic years 2021-22 and 2022-23 as set out in the following table: Student Enrolment in level 5 Pre-nursing Courses Provider 2021-22 Enrolments 2022-23 Enrolments Cavan and Monaghan ETB 89 61 City of Dublin ETB 377 296...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (11 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: The respective Student Grant Scheme and the Free Fees Initiative (FFI) are separate schemes operated in line with their respective operating parameters. It is important to note that the inclusion of a course under reference for the student grant scheme does not give rise to approval for funding under the FFI or other funding initiatives such as Springboard+. In relation to the Student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Brexit Supports (11 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: The information that the Deputy is seeking is not readily available. I am currently collecting and collating the data required and will come back to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (6 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 require that certain construction workers carrying out safety critical tasks must complete Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) training. On successful completion, workers are issued with a CSCS Card which demonstrates their competency. Two scaffolding activities require CSCS training: Scaffolding –...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Websites (6 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department has recorded no instances since its establishment in August 2020 to date, where SSL certs for public facing websites remained expired for a period of time.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (6 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370 and 371 together. In November 2022, I appointed Dr Andrea Johnson and Mr David Cagney to undertake an independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers. This reflects the objective, under the dedicated Talent Pillar of Impact 2030, Ireland’s national research and innovation strategy, for a consistent...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Reform (6 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 372 and 373 together. The Research and Innovation Policy Advisory Forum is being established as provided for under Impact 2030, Ireland’s national research and innovation strategy. This Forum reflects international good practice in the development of national R&I systems and forms the final piece of the governance and oversight aspect of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Labour Market (5 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: The Government has set an ambitious target to retrofit 500,000 homes by 2030. The Report on the Analysis of Skills for Residential Construction & Retrofitting, 2023 to 2030and Skills for Zero Carbon – The Demand for Renewable Energy, Residential Retrofit and Electric Vehicle Deployment Skills to 2030, have outlined a number of recommendations in both residential retrofitting...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (5 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: In November 2022, the Government confirmed approval for a new policy led by my Department, to provide State assistance to stimulate the development of new and additional student accommodation for public higher education institutions. This landmark policy response will, for the first time, see the State providing financial support in the construction of student accommodation, and underpins the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (5 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: I have sought an update from SUSI in respect of the individual referred to by the deputy. The student submitted an appeal to SUSI regarding the rate of grant awarded on the 14th June 2023. The Appeals Officer determined that she had been correctly assessed as a mature dependent student and refused her appeal on the 16th June 2023, advising her of her right to appeal further to the Student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (5 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: An inclusive higher education system is a national and European priority. Inclusion is one of the six strategic goals set out in my Department’s Statement of Strategy. My priority is to deliver a more equitable higher education system. The fourth National Access Plan 2022-2028 was launched on August 31 2022 setting out our ambition to support inclusion and diversity in our student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (5 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: On June 28th 2023, I announced a significant milestone in the development of the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), under the Department's Infrastructure Upgrade and Refurbishment Fund (IURF). NCAD prepared an application for funding under the IURF in respect of a proposed development for the college. During my visit to the college, I confirmed that the Department felt that there...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (5 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: Across the Higher Education System, funding has been provided under Springboard+ and the Human Capital Initiative for programmes which provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities in areas of identified skills need. On 7th June 2023, a combined total of 11,213 places on 357 courses were launched under Springboard+ 2023 and Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1, provided by public and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (5 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: While my Department does not have a specific policy regarding announcements and the distinction between new funding and previously announced funds, I can assure the Deputy that the Department places great emphasis on clear and open communication with the public. When making announcements, my Department prioritises accuracy, context and plain language to ensure clarity and avoid any...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (5 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 229, 230, 231, 232, 233 and 234 together. In November 2022, I appointed Dr Andrea Johnson and Mr David Cagney to undertake an independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers. This reflects the objective, under the dedicated Talent Pillar of Impact 2030, Ireland’s national research and innovation strategy, for a consistent research...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cross-Border Co-operation (5 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: The Government’s Shared Island initiative aims to harness the full potential of the Good Friday Agreement to enhance cooperation, connection and mutual understanding, as well as engagement with all communities and traditions to build consensus around a shared future on the island. On the 20th of June, the Government awarded €56 million from the Shared Island Fund for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Equipment (5 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department has recorded no instances of using unlicensed and/or lapsed licenced software since its establishment in August 2020 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (4 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department is strongly committed to supporting the health of the population through the provision of graduates with the key competencies, experience and skills to be effective in the health workforce, and support a range of clinical teams in our health services The National Ambulance Service (NAS) for the most part educates its own workforce through its own college. The National...