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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Equality Issues (17 Jun 2021)

Simon Harris: ...the importance of supporting learners at risk of education disadvantage and learners with special education needs in higher education. The vision of National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2015-2021 is that the student body entering, participating in, and completing higher education at all levels reflects the diversity and social mix of Ireland’s population. The plan...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (27 May 2021)

Simon Harris: ...be charged for non EU students is a matter for each institution in accordance with its own particular operational conditions and circumstances in ensuring quality education provision. Under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site. It would also not...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions (27 May 2021)

Simon Harris: .... The matters raised are an internal matter for the University of Limerick (UL) and my Department is therefore not in a position to intervene in the related policies of the University. Under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site. In accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (26 May 2021)

Simon Harris: .... The matters raised are an internal matter for the University of Limerick (UL) and my Department is therefore not in a position to intervene in the related policies of the University. Under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site. In accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (26 May 2021)

Simon Harris: .... The matters raised are an internal matter for the University of Limerick (UL) and my Department is therefore not in a position to intervene in the related policies of the University. Under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site. In accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (20 May 2021)

Simon Harris: ...decision from the applicant institutes on 29 April and having considered these, I duly made my final decision to grant the application seeking the making of an order under section 29 of the Act on 5 May 2021. There are a number of legal and administrative procedures to be completed before the establishment of the new TU. These include the drafting of an order under section 36 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (20 May 2021)

Simon Harris: ...to equip young people and the working population more generally with the skills and capacity to meet these demands. These strategies and initiatives include the National Skills Strategy 2025, Technology Skills 2022, Springboard+, the Human Capital Initiative and the July Stimulus package. Over the past three years the Department, through the Higher Education Authority and the National...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (24 Mar 2021)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1107 and 1164 together. While Ireland is on Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site.  While it is appreciated that the COVID impacts are disappointing for students who had hoped to have as much time on campus as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (24 Mar 2021)

Simon Harris: ...on an equal basis with their peers.  The FSD aims to support the personal, educational and professional development of the participating student and contribute to the achievement of their full potential. Eligible students can receive assistance from the FSD from further education level 5 up to doctoral level 10, and it can be applied for during any year of study. The FSD...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Support Schemes (24 Mar 2021)

Simon Harris: While Ireland is on Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site.  While it is appreciated that the COVID impacts are disappointing for students who had hoped to have as much time on campus as possible, these measures are necessary to support halting...

Young People and Access to Further and Higher Education: Motion [Private Members] (11 Mar 2021)

Simon Harris: ..., staff and students; — continuity of education and research has been maintained throughout the pandemic with provision primarily online other than where onsite attendance is essential; — in summer 2020, the Government provided a €168 million package of supports for further and higher education institutions and students, to cover costs incurred by institutions during...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (11 Mar 2021)

Simon Harris: ...of supporting learners at risk of education disadvantage and learners with special education needs in higher education. The vision of National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2015-2021 is that the student body entering, participating in, and completing higher education at all levels reflects the diversity and social mix of Ireland’s population. The plan set out...

Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (10 Mar 2021)

Simon Harris: ...I share the Deputy's view that not every student can easily find or access some of the existing services that are there. Second, we will identify what more needs to be done. We have provided €5 million of funding for student mental health services. I am hearing from some students the significant benefit of that but I accept there is more we need to do. I take the point about...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (3 Mar 2021)

Simon Harris: ...of supporting learners at risk of education disadvantage and learners with special education needs in higher education. The vision of National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2015-2021 is that the student body entering, participating in, and completing higher education at all levels reflects the diversity and social mix of Ireland’s population. The plan set out...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (11 Feb 2021)

Simon Harris: ...Exchequer pays the student contribution of €3,000 per annum in full or part, through SUSI, for approximately 44% of students eligible for free fees students at a cost of over €180m. Under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (27 Jan 2021)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 594 and 595 together. In considering this issue, it is important to note that the State currently provides very substantial financial support to undergraduate students in higher education towards the cost of their studies. This support has played a very significant role in facilitating access to and growth in higher education. What was previously the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Health and Social Care Professionals (27 Jan 2021)

Simon Harris: ...education. In addition, the Exchequer pays the student contribution of €3,000 per annum in full or part, through SUSI, for approximately 44% of students at a cost of over €180m. Under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site. While...

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

Simon Harris: ...education. In addition, the Exchequer pays the student contribution of €3,000 per annum in full or part, through SUSI, for approximately 44% of students at a cost of over €180m. Under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site. While...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (20 Jan 2021)

Simon Harris: ...education. In addition, the Exchequer pays the student contribution of €3,000 per annum in full or part, through SUSI, for approximately 44% of students at a cost of over €180m. Under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site. While...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (20 Jan 2021)

Simon Harris: ...education. In addition, the Exchequer pays the student contribution of €3,000 per annum in full or part, through SUSI, for approximately 44% of students at a cost of over €180m. Under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with COVID all further and higher education institutions will deliver the majority of their classes online with only essential activities held on site. While...