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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Research and Development (3 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: I am straddling a line between wanting to be transparent and helpful and respecting my constitutional obligations. Let me say this - I am recognising on the floor of the Seanad that the structures that are in place need to evolve and change. I am certainly not saying that the status quoshould continue. There needs to be an evolution of the structures. The world is a different place than it...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Technological Universities (3 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: I thank Senator Cummins for his work, leadership and dedication in delivering this project, along with his colleagues across the south east. I know this is an issue that he has personally prioritised and given a lot of time to. I hate to think of the conversation we would be having had we not got to this point, considering the degree to which the Senator banged on my door to ensure...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Technological Universities (3 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: My comments on the HQ are as they are but the bigger win and the bigger prize here for Waterford and the south east is the establishment of a technological university, the status that will bring to the region, the opportunities that will provide for increasing foreign direct investment, capital investment, research funding, international recognition and becoming a catalyst in a region that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Technological Universities (3 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: I thank the Acting Chairperson.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Irish Language (3 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135 to 137, inclusive, together. The Department for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is committed to the implementation of the Official Languages Act and provision of Irish-language services, and the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019 is of high importance to Ireland and the life of the language in this country. It will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (3 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: The Student Grant Scheme, administered by SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), provides grant assistance to students attending an approved course in an approved institution who meet the prescribed conditions of funding, including those relating to nationality, residency, previous academic attainment and means. The decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter, in the first...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (3 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is available in the table below. The numbers provided are those recorded on the HEA's Student Records System (SRS) and refer the number of registered undergraduate students at a Dundalk IT in each of the years from 2016 to 2021. HEI / Mode 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff (3 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: The WRC’s Code of Practice provides guidance on best practice to organisations and their employees on the Right to Disconnect. Organisations should work up their own tailored policy in relation to the WRC Code of Practice. It is intended that the Code will form a part of the Department's Blended Working Policy, which will be developed in accordance with the overall Blended Working...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 651 and 653 together. The Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme makes awards of funding to excellent postgraduate researchers in any discipline. The postgraduate awards range between 1-4 years in duration with the annual award value comprising a stipend of 18,500, a contribution to fees of €5,750 and research...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 652 and 654 together. The information requested by the Deputy has been collated from the HEA and is set out in tabular form in the attachment below.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: My officials are currently working with their counterparts in the Department for the Economy in NI, along with the President and Vice-Chancellor of Letterkenny Institute of Technology and University of Ulster respectively on the development of a proposal to address the commitment under New Decade New Approach. This detailed engagement which has beeen ongoing for some months, is likely...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: While the draft PEACE PLUS programme has been approved by the Irish Government and the North-South Ministerial Council, the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) are currently finalising the document for next stage of the process - namely, approval by the EU Commission. In the meantime, my officials are collaborating closely with their counterparts in the Department for the Economy to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Projects (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: While the draft PEACE PLUS programme has been approved by the Irish Government and the North-South Ministerial Council, the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) are currently finalising the document for next stage of the process - namely, approval by the EU Commission. In the context of the skills proposal, there is provision to explore the development of an all-island skills research...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Projects (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: The National Development Plan envisages the creation of new all-island research centres and further collaborations, funded through Science Foundation Ireland, the Shared Island Fund and with Northern Ireland and UK partners, and working with industry, to better harness all-island capacities to conduct world-leading research and innovation. Engagement between all parties to define the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: Details of the consultancy services engaged by the Higher Education Authority for each year from 2016 is set out in the attached document. Details of Consultancy Contracts for 2020 Year Name Gross €  Contract 2020 Advance HE 276,859 Gender Equality Charter for Irish Higher Education Institutions ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is available in the attached spreadsheet. The numbers provided are those recorded on the HEA's Student Records System (SRS) and refer to first year enrolments and graduates from mental health nursing courses, by higher education institution.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below. The numbers provided are those recorded on the HEA's Student Records System (SRS) and refer to first year enrolments and graduates from radiography and diagnostic radiography programs. - First Year Enrolments Graduates 2013/2014 56 2014/2015 ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Priorities (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: Since 2019, the HEA Centre of Excellence for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, has been working closely with the National Athena SWAN Ireland Intersectionality Working Group to advance work in the area of race equality. The group is open to staff members from HEIs with academic or professional expertise in this area as well as representatives from the Higher Education Authority. In May...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: My officials will be meeting very shortly with institutions, North and South to finalise proposals to enable the temporary registration of NI higher education students with Irish higher education institutions, which will facilitate their Erasmus mobilities. This will enable the institutions involved to communicate with their studdents. The Irish Government will continue to fund this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (2 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: The main support available to students is the statutory based Student Grant Scheme administered by SUSI. To qualify for grant support, a student has to meet various criteria such as means, residency, nationality and progression. Approved undergraduate courses for the Student Grant Scheme and approved institutions are prescribed in the Student Support Regulations 2021 and in the Student...