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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy and commend his family's proud tradition of service with An Garda Síochána. There is no greater service given than that of the men and women of An Garda Síochána in keeping our country and people safe. They have done so proudly through community policing for 100 years. We are all very conscious of and grateful for that. Divisional headquarters...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will appreciate, universities are autonomous institutions within the meaning of the Universities Act, 1997 and, as such, are responsible for HR matters, including the management of any legal cases arising. As Minister, I rightly have no direct role in that regard, and, accordingly, my Department does not collect nor have access to the data requested by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Procurement Contracts (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: My Department has not awarded any contracts to the listed companies since its formation in August 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Official Travel (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: Due to my dual Ministerial responsibilities, costs incurred for my St. Patrick's Day trip were shared by my two Departments. The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science does not yet hold a complete record of information requested in a readily accessible format. Once available the information will be forwarded to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Official Engagements (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: My most recent visit to Dublin City University was on Friday 03/03/2023 to launch the DCU report "Community Needs Analysis with FET students: thoughts around progression from FET to HE" and to attend the DCU FET Open Day. We also discussed student accommodation on that visit. There are currently no other invitations to visit DCU with my office for consideration. However, I did meet the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The main support available to assist students with the cost of attending higher education is the Student Grant Scheme. Under the Scheme, grant assistance is awarded to eligible students attending an approved full-time course in an approved institution who meet the prescribed conditions of funding, including those relating to nationality, residency, previous academic attainment and means. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: Under the terms of the Student Grant Scheme, grant assistance is awarded to students who meet the prescribed conditions of funding, including those relating to nationality, residency, previous academic attainment and means. With regard to the residency criterion, in order to be eligible for a grant, a "student", as defined in Section 14 of the Student Support Act 2011, must demonstrate...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Qualifications Recognition (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The Irish Government is committed to providing every support possible to Ukrainian people seeking the recognition of their qualifications in Ireland. The academic and professional recognition of qualifications can enable Ukrainians based in Ireland to pursue employment opportunities, to practice their professions of choice or to avail of new educational opportunities. The recognition of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy may be aware, the Higher Education Authority is close to concluding a process to identify where additional capacity could be built in the higher education sector in a number of key disciplines including veterinary. Through the process, the HEA is examining opportunities for new programme provision as well as the expansion of current programmes, and will determine a final list of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The assessment of eligibility under the Free Fees Initiative (FFI) in individual cases is a matter for each higher education institution to determine within the terms of the scheme and it is not possible for my Department to advise individual students on eligibility. It is therefore necessary for students to contact the institution attended for guidance on the fees applicable to a course of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Qualifications Recognition (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 553 and 554 together. Regulation is being introduced into the Social Care profession for the first time. Higher Education Institutions are currently working with the regulator CORU in relation to their accreditation applications. The specific information requested by the Deputy is not held by the Department and has been sought from MTU. Once a response has...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: In line with the provisions of the Higher Education Authority Act 2022 which commenced in November 2022, I granted approval to the extension of the current University of Limerick (UL) Governing Authority's term of office for a period of 6 months, up to 31st May 2023. My Department is currently engaging with the University in relation to the regulations required under the legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The Senate of the National University of Ireland (NUI) consists of 38 members in accordance with amendments made to the Charter of the NUI via the Universities Act 1997. Section 45 of the Universities Act 1997 amended the provisions in the Charter of the NUI regarding the composition of the Senate to provide that the NUI Senate would comprise: - the Chancellor and Registrar of the NUI and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: Following extensive consultation with representative bodies in the licensed trade, businesses, public health bodies, consumers and communities, the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill was published on the 25th of October. It marks the Government’s commitment to the reform and streamlining of licensing laws to support and stimulate the night time economy. On 25 November 2021,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Procurement Contracts (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: I can inform the Deputy that none of the companies in question were awarded any procurement contracts by my Department in the time specified.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Official Travel (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As I trust the Deputy will appreciate, St Patrick’s Day offers an opportunity to promote Ireland abroad and is an important part of the government’s ‘Global Ireland’ strategy which seeks to promote our country as an outstanding location to live, visit, work, invest in, trade with, and study. Due to my dual responsibilities, costs incurred for my St. Patrick's Day...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy may be aware, a progress report from the Working Group to Examine the Disregard of Convictions for Certain Qualifying Offences Related to Consensual Sexual Activity between Men was published on Thursday, 5 May 2022 by Minister Helen McEntee. The Victorian-era laws which were repealed by the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 caused immeasurable harm to generations of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was refused by the Visa Office in Dublin on 10 August 2022. The reasons for this decision were set out in the refusal letter sent to the applicant at that time. An appeal of this decision was launched on 10 October 2022. Appeals for applications of this type are processed in the order in which they are received, to be fair to all applicants....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: A Turkish national that wishes to reside in the State for longer than 90 days must apply for a Type D Long Stay Visa. Any person that wishes to make a visa application must do so online at: www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx. Long Stay Join Family visa applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: The citizenship application of the person referred to by the Deputy was deemed ineligible as the Statutory Declaration was witnessed by an out of date passport. The Statutory Declaration can be witnessed by the applicant producing an in date passport, national identity card or a travel document. The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the...