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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]

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]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Adult Education Provision (28 Jun 2022)

Niall Collins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 675, 676, 677 and 678 together. The 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) employ Tutors to deliver various Adult, Community and Further Education programmes.  Tutors are typically employed on a part-time basis and are generally paid at the unqualified teacher rates. These are €43.36 per hour for Pre-2011 Entrants plus 8% Holiday Pay (paid...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 Jun 2022)

Niall Collins: From enquiries made by my officials with Kerry Education and Training Board, I understand that the person concerned is employed as a tutor under a contract of indefinite duration.  The person is not employed as a teacher and does not have a contract of employment as a teacher with Kerry ETB.All teacher positions within Kerry ETB are publicly advertised.  If the Deputy wishes to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Appointments Service (22 Jun 2022)

Niall Collins: 24. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if feedback will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32838/22]