Results 41-60 of 676 for speaker:Eoghan Kenny

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1036. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding committed by SOLAS towards Test Event Notification and Results Capture System electronic marking system for adult and apprenticeships programs, the breakdown of the spend; the amount allocated to the company procured to design, test and install the program; the estimated overall cost in addition to SOLAS working hours and travel...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1037. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to examine the provision of the personal assistants initiative for persons with a disability in third level institutions to ensure consistency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39530/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1038. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to develop and promote projects which build links and understanding with other EU capitals and regions in the fields of culture, education, research and innovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39531/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1039. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to continue to provide and broaden funding for research bodies or institutions which have an independent cross-border studies agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39532/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1040. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to create research fellowships to strengthen Ireland’s appeal to top-tier academic and research talent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39533/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1041. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to ensure that distinct funding programmes for research in the humanities and social sciences are maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39534/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1042. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to implement the Autism Innovation Strategy and ensure the development of a successor strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39537/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1050. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to publish and implement Our Rural Future 2025 – 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38895/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1051. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to establish a rural communities initiative, similar in style to the previous RAPID programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38896/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1052. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the work within the scope of his Department, with regard to the Programme for Government commitment to promote and support remote work in rural Ireland, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38897/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1053. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to expand the remit of connected hubs to unlock new opportunities in rural communities, enabling remote work, e-health, remote learning and digital engagement, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38898/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1054. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to increase the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38899/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1055. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to carry out a comprehensive review of the eligibility criteria of CLÁR within six months with a view to expanding the programme to rural areas which are currently ineligible, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38900/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1056. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to require the local community development committees to recruit social development managers to prioritise very disadvantaged areas, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38901/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government (15 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 1057. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to enhance support for Mná Tí at Gaeltacht summer colleges, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38904/25]

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their attendance. My main focus to begin with is the review of the national development plan and the key areas of focus in that regard. The Labour Party has a focus on education. Is that a key focus for the Department?

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: What is the Department of public expenditure's oversight of how the Minister for education is spending money on particular issues arising within her Department? This year, for example, we see a serious issue consistently happening in respect of special educational needs provision. Is advice provided to the Minister for education in terms of how she should spend the money allocated to her...

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: For example, at the eleventh hour the Department of education opened up 400 new special classes this year but the allocation for the budget would have been made last October at budget stage. Was there any negotiation between the Department of public expenditure and the Department of education regarding extra funding being needed and being allocated for special education needs, in particular?

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: When was the €210 million provided?

Public Accounts Committee: 2023 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 11 - Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances
Vote 39 - Office of Government Procurement
Vote 43 - Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
Chapter 3 - Vote accounting and budget management (10 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: In regard to the review itself, who is carrying it out?