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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department purchased six ‘Proud to Work for Ireland’ t-shirts worn by staff members who participated in the Dublin Pride Parade 2023. The total cost of these t-shirts, including VAT, was €106.35.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: The Devolved Capital Grant provides flexible capital funding to eligible higher education institutions to support small-scale building works including energy efficiency and decarbonisation related upgrades, health and safety works, access works, refurbishment etc. and equipment purchase or renewal, including ICT. The focus of the funding for minor capital works, refurbishment and renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: Since 2020, the Department has disbursed €120m in funding for the 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 academic years (€40m for each academic year) under the Devolved Capital Grant to eligible Higher Education Institutions. The Devolved Capital Grant is allocated in accordance with a model based primarily on student numbers, weighted by course type and mode of study. On Monday 26th...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (29 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: There have been significant policy achievements made since the establishment of my Department in August 2020. The 2021 Annual Report for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science provides a comprehensive overview of the Department's achievements in 2021. The link for the Annual Report can be found here:...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (28 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: Students facing issues relating to college accommodation should, in the first instance, engage with their accommodation provider to see if an arrangement can be reached. Advice on tenant's rights can also be sought from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) www.rtb.ie/. Restrictions have also been put in place to limit the amount that students can be required to pay up front for their...

Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023: Motion (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 12th June, 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: Firstly, with respect to the General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023, this forms a key part of Impact 2030, Ireland's research and innovation strategy. Its main purpose is to provide for the formation of a new competitive research and funding agency through the amalgamation of the functions and activities of Science Foundation Ireland and the Irish Research Council. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 779 to 784, inclusive, together. In November 2022, I appointed Dr Andrea Johnson and Mr David Cagney to undertake an independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers. This reflects the objective, under the dedicated Talent Pillar of Impact 2030, Ireland’s national research and innovation strategy, for a consistent research student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: The matter of health workforce planning and ensuring an appropriate pipeline of qualified healthcare workers within Ireland, including all suitably qualified dental professionals, is a major priority for my Department. In March I received recommendations from the HEA in respect of the Expressions of Interest process in which were sought submissions regarding possible expansion of places...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reviews (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 786 to 792, inclusive, together. In November 2022, I appointed Dr Andrea Johnson and Mr David Cagney to undertake an independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers. This reflects the objective, under the dedicated Talent Pillar of Impact 2030, Ireland’s national research and innovation strategy, for a consistent research student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 793 to 798, inclusive, together. In November 2022, I appointed Dr Andrea Johnson and Mr David Cagney to undertake an independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers. This reflects the objective, under the dedicated Talent Pillar of Impact 2030, Ireland’s national research and innovation strategy, for a consistent research student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Job Creation (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: The Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is a voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities. As part of its Adult Services the CRC delivers a number of education and training modules and programmes, accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), at levels 1 to 3 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) to learners. The CRC also...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reviews (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 800 to 802, inclusive, together. In November 2022, I appointed Dr Andrea Johnson and Mr David Cagney to undertake an independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers. This reflects the objective, under the dedicated Talent Pillar of Impact 2030, Ireland’s national research and innovation strategy, for a consistent research student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Scientific Research (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I was pleased to see that Ireland’s strong economic performance has been recognised in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, coming second out of the sixty-four countries analysed. Ireland’s policy of investing in our research and innovation (R&I) capability over the past twenty years has had a significant impact on our industrial development, contributing to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising matters in relation to the cost of supporting students with tuition fees and other higher education costs. In advance of Budget 2024 this autumn, and as I did last year, I will be publishing an options paper which will set out various possible measures to address the cost of education. I am doing this in order to facilitate public discussion on the various...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 805 to 807, inclusive, together. In November 2022, I appointed Dr Andrea Johnson and Mr David Cagney to undertake an independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers. This reflects the objective, under the dedicated Talent Pillar of Impact 2030, Ireland’s national research and innovation strategy, for a consistent research student...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (27 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 808 to 813, inclusive, together. In November 2022, I appointed Dr Andrea Johnson and Mr David Cagney to undertake an independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers. This reflects the objective, under the dedicated Talent Pillar of Impact 2030, Ireland’s national research and innovation strategy, for a consistent research student...

Apprenticeship and Further Education and Training: Statements (22 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: They are. That is what I have just acknowledged. I acknowledge this in the House because is not enough to identify problems in this place; we must also look at how best to fix them. I have asked my own Department to continue its consultation with the stakeholders. I have met the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and others in relation to this in order to examine the implications for...

Apprenticeship and Further Education and Training: Statements (22 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: At the outset, I apologise, as I will not be able to stay for all of the debate. The Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, will be present for most of it. I will have to leave to attend a Cabinet committee. I welcome the opportunity to update the House on important issues regarding apprenticeships and further education and training, FET. I am pleased we have the opportunity to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jun 2023)

Simon Harris: The bodies under the aegis of my Department are non commercial and do not fall under the scope of the Deputy’s query.