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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (24 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled. I will arrange for an early response to issue directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Training Fund (24 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: I can confirm that responsibility for the National Training Fund (NTF) under the National Training Fund Act 2000 now lies with my Department. This took effect following the transfer of functions order that was approved by Government on 20 October 2020. The National Training Fund Expenditure Report is normally published mid year based on annual expenditure allocations and policy...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (24 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: As of end October 2020, there were 18,800 apprentices registered over 55 apprenticeship programmes. Apprenticeships are between 2 and 4 years in duration leading to qualifications at level 5-10 of the National Framework of Qualifications with a range of arrangements to deliver off-the-job training. These arrangements range from one day a week off-the-job for international financial services...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (24 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 750. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a scheme to regularise undocumented persons living and working in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38778/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 805. To ask the Minister for Health if a response will issue to further queries from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38000/20]

Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: I thank the Deputies for their constructive and valuable contributions. My plan, and that of the Minister, Deputy Harris, and my Department, is to work in collaboration with our stakeholders, Oireachtas colleagues and many others. I look forward to our continued engagement. Nobody has to be reminded that education is not just primary school followed by secondary school, followed by going...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (19 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 250. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a PPS number will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37629/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Training Fund (19 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: The surplus in the National Training Fund (NTF) at the end of 2019 amounted to €740.1 million. This surplus is expected to grow by €22 million by the end of 2020, a much lower rate of growth than in previous years and significantly below start-of-year projections.  Income from the NTF levy in 2020 is likely to be less than in 2019 despite a rise in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Colleges (19 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 and 273 together. Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) received a significant increase in budget allocation from SOLAS in 2020.  The funding allocation to CMETB in 2019 was €18,533,460, and the provisional allocation for 2020 is €25,779,000. A diverse range of full time and part time courses are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes (19 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: Since the Covid 19 outbreak earlier this year,  my Department has been working with the key stakeholders across the Further Education and Training (FET) sector to put in place systems to support national efforts to address public health issues and civic needs and to support continuity of further and higher education and learning. In order to facilitate this, a number of...

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

Niall Collins: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will respond to further queries from an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37447/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 322. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an issue raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37612/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Valuation Office (18 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 76. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if an application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37299/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (18 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding, assistance and resources he plans to provide to a service (details supplied) in 2021; if his attention has been drawn to the importance of the matter in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37330/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 262. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to awarding on-course bookmakers support under the Covid restrictions support scheme in view of the fact that they have been unable to trade as a direct result of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36236/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (17 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 561. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a PPSN; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36214/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (17 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 562. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a PPSN; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36215/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (17 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: At present all national apprenticeships are structured on a full-time basis. Information is sought at the point of registration on any additional supports that may be needed due to disability. Education and training providers offer learning and other supports to apprentices during their training and many employers also provide accommodations in the workplace to apprentices with disabilities....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (12 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 189. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if guidance will be provided on a query by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36027/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (12 Nov 2020)

Niall Collins: 252. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a payment to a person (details supplied) will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36018/20]