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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: I understand my officials have sought clarifications from the Deputy on the question asked and are awaiting a response. Once clarifications have been received, we will be able to provide the requested information.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: My department’s officials have raised this issue with SOLAS who have advised that an apprentice employed by a company registered in the state can work cross-border with the same company in Northern Ireland once the following requirements are complied with: 1. the company is approved to train apprentices by SOLAS 2. Complies with state taxation requirements 3. Retains a registered...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: In considering this issue it is important to reflect that the current Higher Education Authority (HEA) approach has developed over time and that the sector has been consulted in developing the allocation model. Reforming core funding including the allocation model must be positioned within a wider context of performance, governance and reform across the tertiary education and training system...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Visas (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: Officials in my Department regularly engage with their counterparts in the Department of Justice in relation to the student immigration system and this matter has been discussed in that context. From the outturn of these engagements, my understanding is that this matter is currently under the consideration of the Minister for Justice. The administration and regulations of immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: Section 130 of the Higher Education Authority Bill (as amended) amends the Housing Finance Agency Act 1981 to broaden the type of higher education institution to which the Housing Finance Agency can lend to, with relevant consents. Enabling appropriate access to finance is one of the significant requirements for the delivery by higher education institutions of purpose built student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: The Student Grant Scheme, which is administered by SUSI on behalf of my department, is demand led and as such the numbers applying each year can change for reasons such as demographics and the expansion and extension of alternative educational opportunities. The data for 2021/2022 is not currently available as SUSI are still finalising processing.  However, to date,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to this issue has been requested from SOLAS. Officials in my Department are engaging with SOLAS to confirm the position and the details will be communicated to the Deputy by SOLAS as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Government Communications (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: Please find the details for my offices below. If the Deputy wishes to discuss any matter with me directly, please contact those numbers and I will be in touch. Contact details: (01) 618 3805 Oireachtas (01) 889 2442 Department (01) 281 3727 Constituency simon.harris@oireachtas.ie

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to this issue has been requested from SOLAS. Officials in my Department are engaging with SOLAS to confirm the position and the details will be communicated to the Deputy by SOLAS as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to this issue has been requested from SOLAS. Officials in my Department are engaging with SOLAS to confirm the position and the details will be communicated to the Deputy by SOLAS as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Investigations (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: There have been no investigations of the sort referred to by the Deputy commissioned by my Department since its inception in June 2020. 

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Language Schools (24 May 2022)

Simon Harris: The information as requested by the Deputy is not readily available within the Department.   My Department is in the process of engaging with the agency in question and will revert with a reply to the Deputy directly as soon as it is received.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 May 2022)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 152 together. My Departments officials have been in contact with SOLAS who have advised that they do not collate data on the questions posed. SOLAS is responsible for offering training places to apprentices. While efforts are made to offer training within reasonable distances of an apprentice’s geographical location, for some off the job...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (25 May 2022)

Simon Harris: The Department understands that the breakdown of existing, and in development student bed spaces in publicly funded higher education institutions is as follows: HEIs DCU TCD UCC UCD UL NUIG MU *SETU Total Existing Beds 1,400 2,124 1,277 4,092 2,850 1,193 ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (25 May 2022)

Simon Harris: The assessment of means under the student grant scheme is based on gross income from all sources, with certain social welfare and health service executive payments being exempt. Student grant applications for academic year 2022/23 will be assessed based on income earned in 2021. However, under Article 22(5)(b) of the Student Grant Scheme 2022, income from an applicant’s employment...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (26 May 2022)

Simon Harris: Further to previous PQ 23930/22 and in response to issues raised by the applicant my officials have been informed by SUSI that the student in question applied for grant assistance on 28th April 2020 with regard to the 2020/2021 academic year. An award letter was sent on that day 28th April 2020 advising she had been awarded Postgraduate Tuition Fees to a maximum of €6,270 and the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Apprenticeship Programmes (26 May 2022)

Simon Harris: Under the Further Education and Training Act (2013), SOLAS has statutory responsibility for planning, funding, and co-ordinating Further Education and Training (FET) in Ireland. To become an apprentice your constituent will need to be hired by a SOLAS approved employer. To assist, your constituent can check out the Apprenticeship Jobs page apprenticeship.ie/career-seekers/jobs to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health and Safety (1 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: I thank Senator Keogan for raising this important and timely matter. Before I get into the substance let me be very clear that we do need an overhaul of the construction licensing system. We intend to bring forward legislation on this matter shortly. It will give Members of the House and the Senator an opportunity to contribute to ensure we have a modern fit-for-purpose safety system when...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health and Safety (1 Jun 2022)

Simon Harris: The move will be very welcome and I am the first to admit that it is long overdue. Moving the process online will make a significant difference to people and will be a practical way to help them to go about their business. We want people on-site as quickly as possible and we all know that is important. We need to do so in a safe manner and I think that having an online renewal process will...