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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (9 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 to 174, inclusive, together. The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Regional Development (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 82. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the status of a commitment in the Programme for Government in relation to the Shannon Estuary (details supplied); when the strategy will be developed; and the person or body that will develop it. [41932/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 185. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address issues raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to the primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41382/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 332. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41389/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 386. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a PPS number will issue for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41401/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 387. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a PPS number will issue for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41419/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Adult Education Provision (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: The Labour Court has made a recommendation in relation to a claim brought by SIPTU and TUI in respect of regularising the terms and conditions of Adult Education Tutors employed by Education and Training Boards. This recommendation continues to be under consideration by officials in the Department of Education and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform along with officials in my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 564. To ask the Minister for Health if a business (details supplied) will be allowed to reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41173/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services Funding (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 655. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE can provide capital funding towards a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41556/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services Staff (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 667. To ask the Minister for Health if a registration will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in view of their pending employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41769/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 818. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding allocated to each animal welfare group in County Limerick in each of the years 2017 to 2019 and to date in 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41518/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Fund (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 839. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the animal welfare commitments associated with the €96 million Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41820/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: 873. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the consultation paper "A Review of Measures Relating to the Control of Dogs in Ireland" published in July 2019; the actions planned resulting from this paper; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41915/20]

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: I thank the Chairman and the members of the committee. I am grateful for the opportunity to address the committee as part of its consideration of the Supplementary Estimate for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for 2020. The Minster, Deputy Harris, sends his apologies for not being in attendance today and has asked that I represent the...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: That is right, yes.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: It is in addition, yes.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: It is estimated that it will require approximately €50 million. This is the figure required by way of Supplementary Estimate to fund the €50 million. The remaining funds will come from other savings within the Department.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: I have to rephrase that, based on advice from officials; it is an Estimate. The figure we are discussing for approval is an Estimate and the €50 million is an Estimate. We will not have a final outturn until it all washes through the system. That is being administered through the Higher Education Authority. I was incorrect to say it is being funded by savings across other subheads.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: It is €50 million. We are passing the Estimate for €43.5 million but it may require up to €50 million.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (8 Dec 2020)

Niall Collins: No.