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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (7 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: The report of the expert panel commissioned to review the FET funding model has been finalised and SOLAS are finalising arrangements for a formal launch of the report in the next few weeks. I want to thank the panel members for their very valuable contributions in bringing forward a comprehensive set of recommendations. As previously noted, this review is an important enabler for the FET...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (7 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: Our key response to assist those adversely impacted by the pandemic were those measures introduced in the July 2020 Jobs Stimulus and reinforced in Budget 2021 to upskill and reskill individuals and businesses. Collectively, these measures provided funding for 50,000 education and training places. Within the further education and training sector, the Skills to Compete initiative...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (7 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: The 2022 provision of €16.83m approved by SOLAS for Local Training Initiatives (LTI) in response to ETB requests, is broadly in line with the €16.53m approved for 2021. This funding is expected to support almost 4,500 LTI beneficiaries and it will be reviewed during the year. The 2023 funding allocation for LTI will not be decided until the Further Education and Training (FET)...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (7 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: Working targets for the in FET System Performance Framework 2022-2024 were set out in the SOLAS Corporate Plan 2021-23 which is published on the SOLAS website. It was noted that the targets would continue to be reviewed when the 2021 full-year position became clear and in light of changes to the external environment. SOLAS and the 16 Education and Training Boards are currently developing...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (7 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: 190. To ask the Minister for Finance if advice will be given to a person (details supplied) in relation to mortgage protection insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36953/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (7 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: 289. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for citizenship (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36784/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (7 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: 290. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications received, granted, refused and still under consideration and refusals appealed under the scheme for regularisation of undocumented persons by month since the scheme opened in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36789/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (7 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: 291. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application to regularise undocumented status (details supplied); if this application has been acknowledged and is being processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36790/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: 297. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a matter (details supplied); if this matter can be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36782/22]

European Parliament and Council Directive on Protecting Persons who engage in Public Participation: Motion (6 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: I thank all Deputies who have contributed and those who have indicated they intend to support the motion. I will make some specific points and, in doing so, I will underline the importance of the proposal and our opting in to it at this stage. The Government has decided that, subject to the approval of the Dáil and Seanad, Ireland should opt in to the proposal at this stage to ensure...

European Parliament and Council Directive on Protecting Persons who engage in Public Participation: Motion (6 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Work Permits (6 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: 4. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an employment permit application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36692/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (6 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: 139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department is dealing with a funding application for works at a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the need for an early decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36723/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (6 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: Details of the approved PLC places in the Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board, along with the numbers of learner enrolled for the years concerned are set out in the attached table which was provided by SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority. Approved PLC places and enrolments Longford Westmeath Education and Training Board ETB Approved...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (6 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: 341. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to progress the provision of additional beds at a hospital (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the clear need for a positive decision in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36724/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (5 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 484 and 485 together. The Youthreach programme aims to provide early school leavers with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to participate fully in society and progress to further education, training and employment. The programme is delivered in two settings, Youthreach centres and Community Training Centres (CTCs). The ESRI’s Evaluation...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (5 Jul 2022)

Niall Collins: Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board  (DDLETB) offers a wide range of Further Education and Training (FET) options for young people in south west Dublin via its 16 FET centres in Tallaght, Clondalkin, Greenhills and Lucan and Voluntary Youth Groups.  Tallaght Training Centre offers a wide range of courses onsite or in a variety of accessible training locations...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (30 Jun 2022)

Niall Collins: 113. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35120/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (30 Jun 2022)

Niall Collins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 249 together. My officials have engaged with both SOLAS and the HEA to obtain the information sought in relation to forestry related programmes and the focus on timber buildings within architectural and engineering training courses. This information will be forwarded to the Deputy when available. As the Deputy may be aware, Teagasc, the Agriculture...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (30 Jun 2022)

Niall Collins: 278. To ask the Minister for Health if he has plans to allow medical cards to be made available to cancer patients; if his attention has been drawn to need for same; if the matter is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35037/22]