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Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2024)

Niall Collins: ...by the existing provision. The proposed amendments bring in a less tangible or defined limiting provision as to how this public good would be determined or measured. The existing intention of examining impact in the functions of the agency at section 9(1)(l) is far more quantifiable and defined, and this intention is already captured in the existing provision.Including this text could...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Sports Events (14 May 2024)

Niall Collins: ...which events will be brought to the EU for approval, as required. Already, all-Ireland football, hurling and camogie finals are designated for free-to-air coverage. The current review involves an examination of the possibility of designating a number of additional GAA events, such as the quarter- and semi-finals of the All-Ireland series and provincial finals. A number of these are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services (21 Mar 2024)

Niall Collins: ...due to be completed in quarter 2 of this year. The project was undertaken by the centre for mental health and community research based in the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The study examines the resources, activity levels, geographical coverage and outcomes associated with home visiting programmes in Ireland. It considers evidence of the effectiveness and implementation of...

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Second Stage (20 Mar 2024)

Niall Collins: ...Strategy. This seeks to ensure Ireland's collective research and innovation investments and activities make as big a difference as possible to as many people as possible. Before we begin today's examination of the Bill, I acknowledge and thank all those here, especially Senators Higgins, Flynn, O'Loughlin and O'Reilly who have engaged with the Department and who have provided us with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Administrative Arrangements (20 Mar 2024)

Niall Collins: .... I also requested my Department to undertake a review of the demand for, and response to, personal assistant services across the Higher Education and Further Education and Training sectors, which will examine the various arrangements in place. The matter of pay frequency is an issue for the employer organisations, in this case the individual Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (27 Feb 2024)

Niall Collins: ...2024 Statement that he was keen to ensure that the National Training Fund is used in an effective and sustainable way in view of its vital role to ensure that workers can access lifelong learning. An examination of the options to meet these objectives involving my Department and DPENDPDR is currently underway.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (31 Jan 2024)

Niall Collins: ...from 1 January 2023. The thresholds increased to €40,000, €35,000 and €30,000 for bands 1, 2 and 3, respectively. Notwithstanding these changes, the Department is awaiting detailed research examining the existing income limits in the context of current market and population conditions and the suitability or otherwise of the current framework having regard to the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (31 Jan 2024)

Niall Collins: ...thresholds for all local authorities since January 2023, detailed research was required to develop options for a revised new social housing income eligibility model. As outlined, the exercise will examine the existing income limits in the context of current market and population conditions and the suitability or otherwise of the current framework, having regard to the significant changes...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: International Protection (31 Jan 2024)

Niall Collins: ..., Eurodac regulation and recast reception conditions directive. EU member states have a shared responsibility toward those seeking protection and work together to ensure protection applications are examined robustly and fairly and follow uniform standards across the EU. The welfare of all international protection applicants and beneficiaries of temporary protection who seek protection in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: International Protection (31 Jan 2024)

Niall Collins: ...is a person who has left his or her country and is seeking protection in another country. Asylum seekers are also called IP applicants. Seeking asylum is a human right, and government bodies examine asylum applications and grant a decision. These decisions are made in accordance with the 1951 UN convention relating to the status of refugees and its 1967 protocol. When a person asks...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Niall Collins: ...a higher level. The €3.8 million was a once-off supplementary to address what the Acting Chair has spoken about. In his budget speech the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, signalled his intention to re-examine how to better meet the funding needs for further and higher education within the spending parameters of the annual budget. Officials will bring forward options to include...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (28 Nov 2023)

Niall Collins: ...reduction on the Vote, requires an increase in my Department’s and the overall Government expenditure ceilings. In his Budget speech, Minister Donohoe noted the NTF surplus and committed to examining how the funding needs of further and higher education can be met. I fully support the key role the NTF surplus can play in future proofing the skills needs of the labour market...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (14 Nov 2023)

Niall Collins: ...dental contractors. The dental treatment service scheme, DTSS, provides dental care free of charge to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Services available annually and on demand include an examination covering preventative advice, two fillings, emergency extractions and a scale and polish. More complex care such as dentures and a broader range of treatments for patients with...

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

Niall Collins: ...reduction on the Vote, requires an increase in my Department’s and overall Government expenditure ceilings. In his Budget speech, Minister Donohoe noted the NTF surplus and committed to examining how the funding needs of further and higher education can be met. I fully support the key role the NTF surplus can play in future proofing the skills needs of the labour market and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Budget 2024 (19 Oct 2023)

Niall Collins: ...reduction on the Vote, requires an increase in my Department’s and overall Government expenditure ceilings. In his Budget speech Minister Donohoe notes the NTF surplus and commits to examining how the funding needs of further and higher education are met. I fully support the key role the NTF surplus can play in future proofing the skills needs of the labour market and...

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

Niall Collins: ...in the further education and training sector beyond PLC provision currently. SOLAS is carrying out an internal review of learner supports and associated guidelines and my Department has requested SOLAS to examine the provision of personal assistant services under the FSD as part of its review. I anticipate this matter will form part of the outcome of that process.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (26 Sep 2023)

Niall Collins: ...Education Disability Framework, however SOLAS has advised my Department that it is carrying out an internal review of learner supports and associated guidelines and my Department has requested SOLAS to examine the provision of personal assistant services under the FSD as part of its review.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (21 Sep 2023)

Niall Collins: ...The Department continues to receive applications all year round. As the Deputy will be aware, a review of the school transport scheme is nearing completion. The review is being conducted with a view to examining the current scheme, its broader effectiveness and sustainability, and to ensure that it serves students and their families adequately. The final report of the review will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (4 Jul 2023)

Niall Collins: 276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will create a bespoke examination for children with acquired brain injury within the secondary school system that will ensure students receive full recognition of what learning they can do and achieve (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32057/23]

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2023: Committee Stage (27 Jun 2023)

Niall Collins: ...compliance and enforcement to ensure that these are as robust as possible. In light of this, there may be further related amendments proposed later in the process. Before we begin today's examination of the Bill, I acknowledge and thank all of those who engaged with our Department and who have provided us with continued support on this Stage. This engagement has been essential to allow...