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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Sports Funding (4 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science was formed in August 2020. Since formation, the Department has not made any payments to the Gaelic Athletic Association, nor does it have any specific provision for an allocation directly to the Gaelic Athletic Association in 2023 in the form of grants, grant-in-aid, low cost borrowing and funding.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (4 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department is engaging with the Department of Children, Equality, Diversity, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) on an ongoing basis in relation to student accommodation for the 2023/24 academic year. It is agreed that all student accommodation contracted for the summer months to temporarily accommodate those fleeing the war in Ukraine, and those under International Protection will be fully...

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

Simon Harris: The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is operated by the Irish Universities Association (IUA) on behalf of the higher education institutions who set the policy criteria for the scheme. Further information on IUA is available on www.iua.ie. Applications to the scheme are submitted to the Central Applications Office (CAO) who coordinate the scheme for participating institutions....

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

Simon Harris: The proposed Punches Cross Student Accommodation site is owned by Cloncaragh Investments Ltd. An application for the development of the site was granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanala in March 2023. The permission granted for this development includes 68 student apartments which will provide 318 beds and 30 build-to-rent apartments. Information on this development can be found here...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: At the time of publication of the Public Service Performance report it was noted that the 2022 figures were subject to change as the reconciliation was still underway - (footnote no 4. page 41 refers) The current number of students that received student grants in 2022 is 60,907. This may be subject to change as reconciliation is still ongoing. This is a demand led scheme and as such many...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department purchased six ‘Proud to Work for Ireland’ t-shirts worn by staff members who participated in the Dublin Pride Parade 2023. The total cost of these t-shirts, including VAT, was €106.35.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: The Devolved Capital Grant provides flexible capital funding to eligible higher education institutions to support small-scale building works including energy efficiency and decarbonisation related upgrades, health and safety works, access works, refurbishment etc. and equipment purchase or renewal, including ICT. The focus of the funding for minor capital works, refurbishment and renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: Since 2020, the Department has disbursed €120m in funding for the 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 academic years (€40m for each academic year) under the Devolved Capital Grant to eligible Higher Education Institutions. The Devolved Capital Grant is allocated in accordance with a model based primarily on student numbers, weighted by course type and mode of study. On Monday 26th...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: There have been significant policy achievements made since the establishment of my Department in August 2020. The 2021 Annual Report for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science provides a comprehensive overview of the Department's achievements in 2021. The link for the Annual Report can be found here:...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (28 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: Students facing issues relating to college accommodation should, in the first instance, engage with their accommodation provider to see if an arrangement can be reached. Advice on tenant's rights can also be sought from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) www.rtb.ie/. Restrictions have also been put in place to limit the amount that students can be required to pay up front for their...

Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023: Motion (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 12th June, 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: Firstly, with respect to the General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023, this forms a key part of Impact 2030, Ireland's research and innovation strategy. Its main purpose is to provide for the formation of a new competitive research and funding agency through the amalgamation of the functions and activities of Science Foundation Ireland and the Irish Research Council. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 779 to 784, inclusive, 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 student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: The matter of health workforce planning and ensuring an appropriate pipeline of qualified healthcare workers within Ireland, including all suitably qualified dental professionals, is a major priority for my Department. In March I received recommendations from the HEA in respect of the Expressions of Interest process in which were sought submissions regarding possible expansion of places...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reviews (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 786 to 792, inclusive, 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 student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 793 to 798, inclusive, 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 student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Job Creation (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: The Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is a voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities. As part of its Adult Services the CRC delivers a number of education and training modules and programmes, accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), at levels 1 to 3 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) to learners. The CRC also...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reviews (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 800 to 802, inclusive, 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 student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Scientific Research (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I was pleased to see that Ireland’s strong economic performance has been recognised in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, coming second out of the sixty-four countries analysed. Ireland’s policy of investing in our research and innovation (R&I) capability over the past twenty years has had a significant impact on our industrial development, contributing to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising matters in relation to the cost of supporting students with tuition fees and other higher education costs. In advance of Budget 2024 this autumn, and as I did last year, I will be publishing an options paper which will set out various possible measures to address the cost of education. I am doing this in order to facilitate public discussion on the various...