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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (16 Apr 2019)

John Halligan: Quantum technologies use the properties of quantum effects – the interactions of molecules, atoms, and even smaller particles, known as quantum objects – to create practical applications in many different fields. A status report on quantum technology including a review of the risks and opportunities associated with quantum technology is one which I will consider in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (17 Apr 2019)

John Halligan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. New Consortia Apprenticeship Programmes New Consortia Apprenticeships Programmes 2016 2017 2018 New Apprenticeships Established 2 7 9

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (18 Apr 2019)

John Halligan: I thank the Deputies for raising this important issue. I apologise on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Joe McHugh, who was not able to make it on time. I am taking the matter on his behalf. We are investing heavily in supporting our children with special educational needs, with €1.8 billion being spent annually, almost €1 in every €5 of the education budget. This...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (18 Apr 2019)

John Halligan: I spoke to the Minister, Deputy McHugh, earlier this afternoon on this and went through a couple of points. He told me that the Department is committed to ensuring that all children in that area can access the education suitable for their needs. I am aware of the powers under the Education (Admissions to Schools) Act. The Minister has stated categorically that there will be a fix in this...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Project Ireland 2040 Funding (18 Apr 2019)

John Halligan: The Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund is a €500 million fund launched under Project Ireland 2040. Funding allocated to my Department for the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund to 2022 is as follows: 2018: €20 million 2019: €30 million 2020: €40 million 2021: €90 million My Department launched the first call for Expressions of Interest in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: I am aware that the Deputy has an interest in apprenticeships as he has asked a number of questions on it. Currently, there are 367 female apprentices registered, more than double the 2017 figure of 151 and a substantial increase on the 2016 figure of 60. I accept that is not enough but I have made a big effort since I came to this position to at least double the number of apprentices that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: The Deputy's comments are important. Women are strongly represented in apprenticeships in the financial sector where they number approximately 46% of participants and 60% of accounting technicians are women. Progress has been made since 2016. We will announce another 16 to 19 new apprenticeships between this year and 2020. That will make it easier for women to participate in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: I have spoken to the Apprenticeship Council on a number of occasions about diversity in apprenticeships and in the take-up of apprenticeships as well as the expansion of the apprenticeship system into a range of new sectors of the economy. Previously, we had 60 females in apprenticeships and there has been almost a 200% increase in the meantime. I agree with the Deputy that the current...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: The development of a new national apprenticeship in hairdressing is almost complete. The apprenticeship was proposed by the Hairdressing Council of Ireland (HCI) with Limerick and Clare, Education and Training Board (ETB) as the coordinating provider. The consortium leading the development of the apprenticeship is made up of industry representatives from the HCI, Synergy Hair Group, the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: School transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. There are currently over 117,500 children, including over 13,000 children with special educational needs, transported in over 5,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million kilometres annually. The 1975 Summary of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: The SOLAS apprenticeship scheduling management system aims to call apprentices for their off-the-job training, on a longest waiting basis on the day of scheduling to the nearest available Education and Training Board or Institute of Technology. Whilst every effort is made to eliminate unnecessary travel, unfortunately for some apprentices it is impossible to avoid having to attend training...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: There are 367 female apprentices registered on the 45 apprenticeship programmes currently available.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: School transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. There are currently over 117,500 children, including over 13,000 children with special educational needs, transported in over 5,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million kilometres annually. It is Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 287 and 348 together. School transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. There are currently over 117,500 children, including over 13,000 children with special educational needs, transported in over 5,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Remote Area Boarding Grant (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: School transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. There are currently over 117,500 children, including over 13,000 children with special educational needs, transported in over 5,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million kilometres annually. In general, children are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Applications (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: School transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of my Department. There are currently over 117,500 children, including over 13,000 children with special educational needs, transported in over 5,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million kilometres annually. The purpose of my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: School transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of my Department. There are currently over 117,500 children, including over 13,000 children with special educational needs, transported in over 5,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million km annually. The purpose of the scheme is, having...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: School transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. There are currently over 117,500 children, including over 13,000 children with special educational needs, transported in over 5,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million km annually. The purpose of my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Funding (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: The Test Event Notification and Results Capture System (TENRCS) is a business system which provides an enhancement to the existing results and certification systems for adult and apprenticeship programmes. The specific function of the TENRCS is to automate a number of manual tasks linked to assessment. The use of this system will greatly reduce the risk relating to the incorrect calculation...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (8 May 2019)

John Halligan: School transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department. There are currently over 117,500 children, including over 13,000 children with special educational needs, transported in over 5,000 vehicles on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country covering over 100 million km annually. School Transport Section has advised...