Results 241-260 of 11,765 for speaker:Niall Collins

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (2 Jul 2024)

Niall Collins: 491. To ask the Minister for Health when a paediatric neurologist will be employed at University Hospital Limerick given it has been without same for approximately two and a half years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28337/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Costs (2 Jul 2024)

Niall Collins: My officials are making enquiries with SOLAS on your behalf and a response will be sent to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (27 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27753/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (27 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: 206. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there is a mechanism to expedite a naturalisation application in circumstances (details supplied); if advice will be provided in relation to the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27741/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Seirbhísí Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna (27 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: Ta mo chuid oifigeach i mbun idirchaidrimh le hoifig an Teachta chun soileiriu a lorg maidir leis an gceist seo.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (27 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: The National Training Fund (NTF) is a dedicated fund established under the National Training Fund Act, 2000 to fund schemes, which are established to: raise the skills of those in employment, provide training to those who wish to acquire skills to take up employment, or provide information in relation to existing, or likely future, requirements for skills in the economy. Accordingly, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: 200. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider a submission (details supplied) regarding ambulance cover in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27498/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (26 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: A proposal issued to staff representatives last year to establish a new grade of adult educator, with a standardised pay scale aligned with the Youthreach Resource Person scale. A number of issues arose in subsequent negotiations with staff representatives on the implementation of the proposal.  These issues have since been resolved and agreement reached on a revised offer to tutors...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (26 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: As the Deputy is aware, a proposal issued to staff representatives last year to establish a new grade of adult educator, with a standardised pay scale aligned with the Youthreach Resource Person scale. A number of issues arose in subsequent negotiations with staff representatives on the implementation of the proposal.  These issues have since been resolved and agreement reached on a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (26 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: My officials have made enquires with SOLAS and Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB). Whilst they are not aware of the issue raised, my officials will provide the contact details for the Community Training Officer in KCETB to the Deputy directly who can assist the National Learning Network in question.  SOLAS advised my officials that Education and Training Boards...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Adult Education Provision (25 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: I do not have that information to hand at the moment but will get the data for the Deputy as requested.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Adult Education Provision (25 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: A proposal was issued to staff representatives last year to establish a new grade of adult educator, with a standardised pay scale aligned with the Youthreach resource person scale. A number of issues arose in subsequent negotiations with staff representatives on the implementation of the proposal. These issues have since been resolved and agreement reached on a revised offer to tutors...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Adult Education Provision (25 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: I thank the Deputy and will make a couple of other observations. The cost of this deal have been estimated at €2.6 million assuming all tutors assimilate. However, the actual cost will be dependent on the numbers of tutors who opt to assimilate into the new grade. We have asked the ETBs to maintain records to facilitate the identification of the costs. The Deputy asked about the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: In relation to the craft apprenticeship at ATU, I reiterate that phases 4 and 6 capacity for electrical apprenticeships has grown from 144 in the 2022-23 academic year to 384 this year. As I outlined, we are increasing capacity to deliver across electrical, refrigeration and metal fabrication at both Letterkenny and Killybegs. Since the start of this session, we have been discussing...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: The number of apprentices in Ireland has grown significantly, from 17,800 in 2019 to over 27,000 today. However, our priority, consistent with the Deputy's question, is to make apprenticeships attractive for even more young people, given our skills and workforce needs under priority Government strategies. The Department's Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025 aims to promote...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: As I said in earlier exchanges with other Deputies, the Department is aware of the challenges and backlogs. We have put significant resources into dealing with the backlog, which is falling significantly. We will continue to work on that. I appreciate the Deputy's point regarding apprentices having to travel distances to training centres. We are working on this issue too and allocating...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: The Deputy's suggestion has merit and we will highlight it in the Department. As I said, the Deputy should bear in mind we have increased the capacity of the State to deliver off-the-job training. That came at a cost and there are challenges in relation to that in terms of recruiting adequate numbers of suitably qualified tutors and trainers. They were asked to take on an additional...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: Providing training opportunities for prospective learners and career changers in County Donegal is key to ensuring the north-west regional economy has access to the talent and skills it needs to fully realise its economic and societal potential. Donegal Education and Training Board has apprentice training facilities in Gaoth Dobhair and Letterkenny. Training is provided in key skills areas...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: The Department continues to oversee the implementation of a plan put in place by the national apprenticeship office to significantly increase apprenticeship capacity and respond to the rise in craft apprenticeship registrations that are a result of the buoyant construction sector. The number of craft apprentices waiting for six months or longer for phase 2 of their job training has decreased...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Niall Collins: As it is a priority question, the Deputy will have the opportunity to contribute again. The matter is topical. The Deputy mentioned that it is leaving certificate examination time and that people are looking at their various options. People will look at the time apprenticeships take to complete. Two programmes are unfortunately taking longer than 48 months. The duration of craft...