Results 41-60 of 761 for cork speaker:Simon Harris

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Education (9 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: ...and in the university. Regarding the next issue, I again thank Senator Cummins for giving me an opportunity to provide an update on the engineering, computing and general teaching building on the Cork road campus of SETU, which is part of the public-private partnership, PPP, bundle 2 projects. There are 11 projects being progressed through the PPP programme. Bundle 1, which consists of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: EU Funding (8 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: ...to the local Adult Literacy Service for further computer courses. A career and training fair event for over 200 staff from Cartamundi was held at South East Technological University (SETU)’s Cork Road Campus in July. It was jointly organised by SETU, WWETB, INTREO and Waterford Chamber Skillnet, working together with Cartamundi. For those looking to upskill or re-engage in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (7 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: ...2023. Capital Available in 2021 Capital Available in 2022 Capital Available from January to October 2023 CORK ETB € 1.2m € 2.7m € 1.6m CITY OF DUBLIN ETB € 0.98m € 1.3m € 2.6m ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (7 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: ...Deputy Gould is set out in the attached table. Capital Available in 2021 Capital Available in 2022 Capital Available from January to October 2023 CORK ETB € 1.2m € 2.7m € 1.6m CITY OF DUBLIN ETB € 0.98m € 1.3m € 2.6m ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (24 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: There is currently a network of five NZEB Centres of Excellence operational; Mayo-Sligo-Leitrim ETB, Cork ETB, Laois Offaly ETB, Waterford Wexford ETB and Limerick Clare ETB. The most recent NZEB Centre of Excellence in MSLETB is due to be officially opened shortly. A sixth centre in City of Dublin ETB is under development and City of Dublin ETB are already delivering NZEB Fundamental...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (19 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: ...homeowners to receive up to €14,000 a year tax-free. The number of beds offered through digs in July was 1,225. This increased by over a thousand to 2,315 as of the 13th of October, including 410 rooms in Cork. This is in addition to the beds which have been secured by our students for the commencement of the academic year. However I am very conscious of the need to safeguard...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (19 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: ...of suitable refurbishment projects. For this academic year there are an additional 938 beds in our Universities with 255 of these opened in UCC. In addition, over 700 privately funded beds are due for completion in Cork this Autumn. There are also 410 digs rooms available in Cork as of the 13th October.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (19 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: ...capital investment primarily for extensive equipment requirement for craft apprenticeships, to delivery off-the-job training in ETB training centres. Regarding the FET Capital Grant I wish to advise the Deputy that the Cork Education and Training Board has received just over €1.5 million to date from the 2023 FET capital allocation.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (19 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: ...within the context of an overall strategic plan for the building and aligned with FET College of the Future principles. ETBs were invited to submit up to two priority proposals under the scheme. Cork ETB submitted an application under the SIUF programme call relating to the purchase of a new site for a bespoke purpose-built Youthreach facility in Macroom. The SIUF Evaluation Panel agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: Currently, Phase 2 Pipe fitting training is delivered in Cork ETB and LMETB by two instructors. Phase 4 is currently delivered in LMETB and there is currently one workshop with one instructor delivering the training. As the Co-ordinating Provider for the apprenticeship, the NAO and SOLAS are actively engaging with the Collaborating Providers and employers of pipe fitting apprentices to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: ...and Potable, Wastewater & Drainage Senior Technician. Engagement is underway with these groups in relation to these proposals. There are currently 5 NZEB Centres of Excellence operational, Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB, Cork ETB, Laois Offaly ETB, Waterford Wexford ETB and Limerick Clare ETB. A 6th Centre, City of Dublin ETB is under development however CDETB are already delivering...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: ...co-ordinated by Teagasc Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.Dates are to be confirmed for the Farm Technician first block release. This apprenticeship will be coordinated from Teagasc Clonakilty College, Co. Cork.Meanwhile, the Horticulture Apprenticeship is being coordinated by Teagasc - National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin; the Sportsturf Management Apprenticeship is being...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (21 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: I answered a question from another Deputy from County Kerry earlier regarding students from Kerry going to Cork for their university education. Of course, that will always happen but I am so proud we can stand here now, as I am sure the Deputy is as a Kerry Deputy, and say that Kerry is now a university county, Tralee is now a university town, and there is a real capacity to do more in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Technological Universities (21 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: ...will go well beyond that. It will provide an opportunity to collaborate with industry and research, to the benefit of the whole city, county and region. The location of the site and the existing Cork Road campus will enable the university to consolidate much of its Waterford activities into this single city centre location. The purchase of the site also satisfies a number of wider...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Student Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: I thank the Deputy for raising the question. The first thing he would agree with me is that all roads out of Kerry should not lead to Cork or Limerick when it comes to getting a university education. The first thing I have done is to ensure that Kerry is now a university county and that Tralee is now a university town. This is an important point because the Deputy's constituents in County...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Student Accommodation (21 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: ...do not need to travel further. There will always be people who need to travel and who wish to go to universities across the country and that is absolutely their right. The Deputy mentioned Cork. In Cork there 255 more student accommodation beds in UCC this September than last September. That is a real addition. While it may not be enough, it is 255 more. I promise that in the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (21 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: ...90 55 Technological University of the Shannon 10 10 15 Trinity College Dublin 320 230 330 University College Cork 220 180 195 University College Dublin 340 290 285 University of Galway 170 ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (20 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: Currently, Phase 2 Pipefitting training is delivered in Cork ETB and LMETB by two instructors. Phase 4 is currently delivered in LMETB and there is currently one workshop with one instructor delivering the training. As of August 2023, the total population of Pipefitting apprentices is 329, 327 of whom are and 2 of whom are female.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (20 Sep 2023)

Simon Harris: ... 40 Masters Taught (Postgraduate) Trinity College Dublin Social Work 20 Undergraduate Honours Degree University College Cork Social Work 10 Masters Taught (Postgraduate) University College Cork Master of Social Work 40 Masters Taught...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (12 Jul 2023)

Simon Harris: ...,640 €22,832,118 IT Sligo €25,733,612 €29,711,322 €31,848,988 €83,960,028 €101,407,082 Cork IT €55,609,698 €63,090,847 IT Tralee €19,690,497 ...