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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2021)

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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Could the Taoiseach please ask the Minister, Deputy Foley, if the Department could examine the situation as Scoil Naomh Cholmcille needs further resources?

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak today. I raised the issue of electric scooters on Leaders' Questions recently. This issue is becoming more serious as more electric scooters are used on our footpaths and roads. At present, electric scooters are not regulated in Ireland, with no specific law covering their use. They are considered mechanically propelled vehicles which should mean if they...

Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 air accident: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak. I offer my condolences to the families and friends of the four crew members who tragically lost their lives in March 2017 while trying to save the lives of others. This tragic accident claimed the lives of Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, Captain Mark Duffy, winch operator, Paul Ormsby, and winchman, Ciarán Smith. I acknowledge the comprehensive report...

Covid-19: New Measures: Statements (24 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak. Ireland had its first official case of Covid in late February 2020. Almost 20 months later, we are still fighting this pandemic. Case numbers have rocketed in recent weeks. As we get closer to Christmas, many people and businesses are unsure of what is going to happen. Unfortunately, the message from the Government is not clear. To be honest, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (23 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 459. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the suggestion that Dundalk Institute of Technology can achieve university designation as a standalone institute outside the framework of the Technological Universities Act 2018 given that the institute is not partnered with another institute of technology or technological university; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Technological Universities (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the likely timeline by which Dundalk Institute of Technology will attain technological university status as part of the technological university project which has transformed higher education across the State (details supplied); and if he will ensure that the institute will not continue to be left behind. [59076/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Technological Universities (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The technological university, TU, project has transformed higher education across the State. With the recent announcements of the Technological University of the Shannon, the Technological University of the South East, and now the Atlantic Technological University, the national jigsaw, as the Minister has described it, is almost complete. However, the glaringly absent piece of this jigsaw...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Technological Universities (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I wish to raise the issue of Dundalk Institute of Technology's ambition to become a technological university. There is no doubt that the technological university project is transforming higher education across the State. With the recent announcements of the Technological University of the Shannon, the technological university for the south east and the Atlantic technological university, the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Technological Universities (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As I have told the Minister, Dundalk Institute of Technology is an integral part of the north east. It was established in 1971 and has 6,000 students and 500 staff, as I mentioned. The institute now needs to be part of the TU project. The Minister said there was a problem. If there is a problem, I would appreciate it if he and the Department would sort it out because, at the end of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place with the shortage of student accommodation on and off campus to help students with the high costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58616/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there will be an increase in the number of students that will be able to access SUSI support grants due to the increase of €1,000 in the income threshold; the way this will be dealt with; the number of additional applications he anticipates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58614/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the scholarship and grant schemes that are currently available to third-level students and for students that are refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58617/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans he has in place over the next five years for student nurses who wish to study to fill the vacant positions in the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58615/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cross-Border Co-operation (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans that are in place with allocating the €50 million under the Peace Plus to skills development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58613/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 567. To ask the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) in Border areas who received a Covid-19 vaccine in Northern Ireland but cannot prove their residency in Northern Ireland will be eligible to apply for the EU digital Covid certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58536/21]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I draw the Taoiseach's attention to a serious issue faced by many new parents since the cyberattack on the HSE in May and in the context of the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since May, parents of newborn babies have been having extreme difficulties in registering their births. In many circumstances, they have been unable to register a birth at all, and that means those...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I asked the Taoiseach for a definite timeline. To be honest, most of the people who come into my office are women with children. They are looking for help. I became a grandfather recently again and it is a fantastic and joyous time. However, these people coming to me are struggling and want help. They need medical attention, a GP-visit card and the children's allowance. These people are...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: For the third time.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Dec 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Page 28 of the programme for Government states that the Government will continue to prioritise reform of the insurance sector with particular emphasis on motor, public liability and employer's liability. I spoke to the Department of the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, a few weeks ago and mentioned a trampoline park in Dundalk. In fairness the Minister of State has given us a bit of help...