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Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (12 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: 116. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the average emergency department waiting times in Mayo University Hospital; the steps that he is taking to improve the situation including the delivery of a new emergency department at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37686/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Inquiries (12 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: 154. To ask the Minister for Health if he will take steps to ensure that the terms of reference for the inquiry into the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate will include the participation of families affected; if he will commit to meeting patients’ groups (details supplied) to discuss their concerns in relation to the terms of reference; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (12 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: 703. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost to the Exchequer of a 10% increase in the apprentice travel allowance and accommodation allowance for off-the-job training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37455/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (12 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: 706. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost to the Exchequer of providing a minimum allowance for off-the-job training of 294, 336, 378, and 420 respectively for all craft apprentices, increasing all allowance payments below this level while leaving higher allowances at their current rate; the average cost of allowances on a per craft apprentice based on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I do not think we can talk about apprentices without talking about the current state of apprentices and those who are in the system at the moment are experiencing. In our recent survey results, 84% of apprentices told us that they had to cut down on essentials such as buying groceries or turning the heat on. Some 72% said they had to take out debts in starting the apprenticeship. Some 96%...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I hope the Minister of State can take on board some of the things I said.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I wish to pick up on the point about the demand from Ukrainian students. I commend the accommodation providers supplying that accommodation and absolutely condemn the others who are using the opportunity to price-gouge and put up prices hugely. I am talking about around the country but Athlone especially. A clear message needs to go out from here that price-gouging in these circumstances...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I want to raise several issues. With regard to accessibility for people with disabilities, it is crucial that SUSI is made available for part-time courses. Many people with disabilities, and people without disabilities, find they have to do part-time courses. This is why it is very important. Rather than having separate funds if we could provide access to SUSI it would be very good. With...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Third Level Costs (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: The extra increase of €1,000 in the threshold has not been across all rates. Many parents ask me why the rate they are getting is not being increased. The Minister mentioned the measure of allowing students to earn €2,000 more during their holidays. The figure has increased from €4,500 to €6,552. That is absolutely a positive change, but it seems that it will...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Third Level Costs (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I understand the logic of what the Minister is doing, but in the here and now it does not benefit people.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Third Level Costs (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: 3. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking that will come into effect this upcoming academic year to support student and families with the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36673/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Third Level Costs (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: This question is also about the cost of living and inflation in particular. This morning, the Central Bank said that inflation will peak in double digits. I am of the view that it will even go further than that. I welcome all the measure from last year that the Minister announced but we are not keeping up with where we need to be because all of that is eaten up by inflation. The Minister...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Third Level Costs (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: I would have liked to see that the cost of education paper produced earlier so that we would be ready for September. I welcome the fact that the budget is being brought forward. I am still concerned with the mounting costs and about students who are planning to go to college this year. People are really worried. We have to remember that the increases that were made last year and that are...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Student Accommodation (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: 1. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of higher education institution, HEI, student accommodation projects with planning permission; the steps he is taking to support these projects progressing to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36672/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Student Accommodation (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: The next time the Minister will be before this House will likely be in October. At that stage, many students will be in the midst of what has become an annual student accommodation crisis. Will the Minister outline the total number of student accommodation projects with planning permission, particularly the college-led projects, and the steps he is taking to support these projects...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Student Accommodation (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: As the Minister outlined, many universities have student accommodation projects at various stages of planning and development. Many of these are shovel-ready. In my engagement with the universities and colleges, I have found that they are unable to progress these projects due to the relationship between project cost and what that means in respect of the rent that the colleges must charge...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Student Accommodation (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: Absolutely, that aspect has emerged in the conversations I have had with the representatives of the colleges and universities well. There will have to be conditions in respect of the affordability of accommodation. That can be done. Affordable accommodation is the biggest barrier to entering third level education today, and this is especially true for students from rural areas. A report...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: 22. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm plans to reduce the student contribution charge as part of the next budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36795/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: 26. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that the recent changes to SUSI in terms of student holiday earning will not kick in until application for the 2023/2024 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36794/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (7 Jul 2022)

Rose Conway-Walsh: 38. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the number of craft apprentices waiting to access off-the-job training; the steps he is taking to help apprentices with the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36793/22]