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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cybersecurity Policy (22 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: My Department implements multiple Cybersecurity protocols and measures including 24X7 IT Security Monitoring, User Awareness, Perimeter Security, Anti-virus/Anti-Malware, Email and Web filtering, System Patching, Risk Management, Policies, Regular Vulnerability Assessments/Penetration Testing, Mobile Device Management, Access Management, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Information...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Flexible Work Practices (22 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: Staff of my department have been working in line with Government COVID-19 guidance, which had provided for home working to continue where possible with the exception of roles where the nature of the work did not lend itself to remote working. Following the Taoiseach's announcement on the 1st of September, my department is now in the process of introducing a phased return to the workplace. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Flexible Work Practices (22 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: The information sought in relation to the aegis bodies under the remit of my Department is not held by my Department. Contact details for the State Bodies under the aegis of my Department are set out in the attached document, should the Deputy wish to contact them directly with this query. Contact E-Mail Addresses for State Bodies under the Remit of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (22 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: Universities and Institutes of Technology determine their own procedures for admission. The CAO process applications for undergraduate, and some postgraduate, courses on their behalf. Decisions on admissions are made by the Higher Education Institutions who then instruct the CAO to make offers to successful candidates. Neither I nor my Department have a role in the operation of the CAO....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (22 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware that Higher Education Institutions are autonomous bodies and admissions to third level courses is a matter for the institutions concerned and not for my Department to intervene.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (22 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: Following Government approval, I published A Safe Return: Plan for a safe return to on-site Further and Higher Education and Research in 2021/22 on June 15th. The Safe Return Plan can be accessed at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/bcd91-a-safe-return-to-on-site-fur ther-and-higher-education-and-research/ The plan, which emerged following extensive discussions between...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: Following Government approval, I published A Safe Return: Plan for a safe return to on-site Further and Higher Education and Research in 2021/22 on June 15th. The Safe Return Plan can be accessed at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/bcd91-a-safe-return-to-on-site-fur ther-and-higher-education-and-research/ The plan, which emerged following extensive and productive discussions...

Seanad: Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Third Level Institutions: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: I thank the Cathaoirleach for inviting me in to be part of the inaugural debate under these new structures. As a Minister who gets invited into Seanad Éireann to speak in debates, it is better to speak after hearing everybody's contribution. It is not for me to advise Seanad Éireann on its business, but it is a more informative way of approaching these matters. It has been an...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: Persons seeking to become registered apprentices must meet specified criteria in relation to educational attainment and other areas. For a number of specified occupations, the registration criteria also includes a requirement to successfully pass a colour vision test. The list of apprenticeships to which this requirement applies is set out below. - Aircraft Mechanics - Electrical -...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: The Student Grant Scheme is a critical financial support for students participating in further and higher education. As in any statutory scheme, a core principle of the scheme is that there is consistency of approach and an equitable treatment for applicants as part of the means assessment process. All applications are assessed nationally with reference to the terms and conditions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, fee levels vary across the institutions, disciplines and mode of delivery. Publically funded Higher Education Institutions are autonomous bodies and are responsible for their own day-to-day management and operational affairs, including the management of academic affairs. They retain the right to determine their own policies and procedures. The level of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 445 and 460 together. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are autonomous and manage their own academic affairs including admissions procedures. The CAO process applications for undergraduate courses on behalf of the HEIs. Decisions on admissions are made by the HEIs who then instruct the CAO to make offers to successful candidates. Neither I nor my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 446, 450, 466, 470 and 472 together. Universities and Institutes of Technology determine their own procedures for admission. The CAO process applications for undergraduate, and some postgraduate, courses on their behalf. Decisions on admissions are made by the Higher Education Institutions who then instruct the CAO to make offers to successful...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: An Teanga Gaeilge (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: Sa tábla atá curtha ar fáil, tá liosta de na céimeanna, na dioplómaí, na cáilíochtaí agus na cúrsaí atá ábhartha don cheist seo le dhá bhliain anuas, chomh maith le figiúirí rollaithe mar a iarradh. ">Tábla Tógtar na sonraí sin ó Chóras Taifead Mac Léinn (CTML) an...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are autonomous and manage their own academic affairs including admissions procedures. The CAO process applications for undergraduate courses on behalf of the HEIs. Decisions on admissions are made by the HEIs who then instruct the CAO to make offers to successful candidates. Neither I nor my Department have a role in the operation of the CAO. The CAO...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: The objective of the statutory based student grant scheme is to provide additional assistance where parental income is below a certain threshold or, in the case of independent mature students, where the level of income of the student and his or her spouse warrants additional assistance by way of a grant. For student grants purposes, students are categorised according to their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: As autonomous bodies, higher and further education institutions have discretion to allocate funding towards the purchase of facemasks for staff as part of its implementation of institutional planning for the return to on-campus, in line with current public health guidance. Public health guidance in relation to the type of face coverings which can be worn can be found here -...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: There are many upskilling and further education options that Irish citizens returning from outside the EU can avail of. Further education and training (FET) is open to all Irish citizens who want to learn new skills or enhance existing skills to get the right job, progress to third-level or to support the achievement of personal goals; though some programmes and courses may hold specific...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: Springboard+ is a targeted initiative which is primarily used to provide funding for higher education courses aimed at meeting the need for in-demand skills in the economy and supporting jobseekers to return to employment. In 2017 the eligibility criteria for participating in Springboard+ was expanded to include Returners wishing to return to the workplace and those currently in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (21 Sep 2021)

Simon Harris: Postgraduate programmes are comprised of a range of elements designed to further the training and development of students. In particular PhD students, in addition to conducting research, participate in other activities to develop generic and transferable skills. These activities are regarded as an integral part of the training, and typically include a teaching contribution. Development of...