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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: No, he does not.

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: I thank the Senators who spoke on the amendment. Notwithstanding what has been said, the amendment proposes to amend section 17(7)(b)(iv), which relates to bodies which may be prescribed by the Minister to include bodies which conduct research. This amendment is not necessary, as section 2(2) of the Bill provides that all references to higher education shall include references to research...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: Amendment No. 60 proposes that a person may not be appointed as chief executive where he or she has been directly employed by the Government or a Minister thereof within the preceding three years. In short, we feel this is not an appropriate amendment because it would narrow the field of potential suitable candidates for the role of CEO of the HEA. Amendment No. 61 proposes that a person...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: Amendments Nos. 62 to 64, inclusive, propose to include provisions that the Minister shall, in the preparation of the strategy have regard to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Act 2014 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Environmental development and sustainability are already included in the...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: I made a comment-----

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: I made a comment regarding amendments Nos. 113 and 141, which are part of this grouping. On amendment No. 113, the governing authority has the authority under section 34(2) of the Universities Act 1997 to approve a strategic development plan "without modification or, after consultation with the chief officer, approve the plan with such modifications as it thinks fit". Therefore, the intent...

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: I do not think the Senator spoke to that amendment, did she?

Seanad: Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: That is okay.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can examine a submission (details supplied); if he can provide feedback on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45479/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: 297. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the case of persons (details supplied); if he will have the Irish Consulate in Pakistan assist in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45612/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: 302. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the sale and transfer of lands from Edward Street Barracks to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45432/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: 349. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a student (details supplied) will be issued a bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45836/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bus Services (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: My officials are making enquiries with Cork Education and Training Board in relation to this matter and a response will issue to the Deputy once this enquiries are complete.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: Funded by the National Training Fund, Skillnet Ireland currently supports 71 Skillnet business support networks. In July 2022, Skillnet Ireland announced its call for new proposals from industry and professional bodies interested in establishing new Skillnet Business Networks to support the talent and skills development of their industry. The deadline date for the 2023 New Skillnet Business...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: 492. To ask the Minister for Health if he can assist a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45478/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (15 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a pupil (details supplied) can avail of school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45289/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (15 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: The Operational Guidelines Working Group (OGWG) is a sub-group of the Directors of Further Education and Training (FET) Forum served by six staff from the Education and Training Boards (ETBs). The remit of the OGWG is to review the operational guidelines applying to Community Training Centres, Specialist Training Provision and Local Training Initiatives within the FET Sector. My officials...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (14 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: 119. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if assistance will be offered in relation to an internet issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45064/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (14 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: 140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of Córas Iompair Éireann pension holders in 52 scheme negotiations; if the pension holders will receive an increase in their pension payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44661/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Projects (14 Sep 2022)

Niall Collins: 192. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a proposal (details supplied); if this project is being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45009/22]