Written answers
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Department of Education and Skills
- Student Universal Support Ireland
39. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if student nurses who have been rejected for SUSI grants and who are unable to work outside of nursing due to Covid-19 can apply for their... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
40. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the €50 million scheme that grants €250 to Irish and EU higher-level students studying in Ireland who have been... - Education Policy
41. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to develop an action plan for education but with specific reference to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Third Level Education
43. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the proliferation of precarious and unpaid work in the academic sector as highlighted in a recent report (details supplied);... - Covid-19 Pandemic
49. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met with NPHET regarding the way to manage the return to campus-based learning in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Third Level Education
51. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 177 and 178 of 11 November 2020 and 663 of 24 November 2020, if he has requested a copy of the report from... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
52. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason post-leaving certificate students do not qualify for the €250 additional payment in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the... - Student Universal Support Ireland
54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to review the administration of the SUSI grant system to ensure the criteria used in allocating grants is fit for purpose in ensuring... - Student Accommodation
56. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if third level institutions will provide rent refunds to students in on-campus accommodation whose courses are now being delivered online for the... - Higher Education Institutions
57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had discussions with the higher education sector regarding their landbanks and plans for available land within their control; and if he... - Third Level Staff
58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the 440 academic staff in universities and institutes of technology were in continuous employment... - Science Foundation Ireland
59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the priorities of his Department in relation to scientific research funded by Science Foundation Ireland; the emphasis in this strategy on blue... - Third Level Admissions
60. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he will take to further increase places in third level courses should there be indications of significant CAO point inflation for... - SOLAS Funding
61. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the capital projects his Department will fund in County Monaghan over the years 2020 to 2025. [43175/20] - Student Accommodation
62. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the interactions his Department has had with student accommodation providers during the Covid-19 pandemic. [41663/20] - Further and Higher Education
63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to enhance co-operation between colleges of further education and colleges of a similar status in Northern Ireland; and if he will make... - Technological Universities
64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the engagements his Department has had with Dundalk IT regarding its pathway to technological university status; and if he will make a statement... - Third Level Examinations
65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the practice in some third level institutions of withholding exam results for exams taken during the year for... - Further and Higher Education
67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the discussions he has had with his counterpart in Northern Ireland in relation to the opportunities to enhance and intensify co-operation on an... - Student Universal Support Ireland
68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the way in which the anomaly in the SUSI grant criteria can be corrected by which applicants who started third level education... - Further and Higher Education
69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on building links with further and higher education institutions with schools to further develop an interest in computer science and... - Nursing Education
70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be made available to fund a bursary scheme for student nurses who have worked during the pandemic. [43309/20] - Technological Universities
71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to support the development of Munster Technological University following its establishment. [41758/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic
72. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for a return to campus to allow students to enjoy a full third level experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43158/20] - Third Level Education
73. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received allegations of sexual harassment at third level; his plans to extend consent information across third level institutions; and... - Student Universal Support Ireland
74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students who were initially awarded SUSI grants that have since had the grants withdrawn from them by SUSI. [43307/20] - Further Education and Training Colleges
77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding allocated to Monaghan Institute in 2020; and the proposed allocation in 2021. [43174/20] - Third Level Staff
78. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number and or proportion of academics and researchers employed in third level institutions in Ireland who hold short-term contracts and rely... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding and other supports that have been given to universities and colleges to support their students to engage with their studies online;... - Third Level Education
80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for reforming pay for students on work placements as part of their education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42536/20] - Education Policy
81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to promote and further develop the lifelong learning sector and increase participation numbers in the sector; and if he will make a... - Further Education and Training Colleges
82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a college (details supplied) will be provided with the necessary funds to secure a permanent building; and if he will make a statement on the... - Apprenticeship Programmes
83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans to overhaul existing apprenticeships, traineeships and education programmes as promised in the programme for Government; and... - Technological Universities
84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the need to ensure that Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and associated institutions continue their multi-campus format as the... - Student Universal Support Ireland
85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if SUSI will issue an amnesty on all repayments due to grant overpayments arising from the 2020-2021 academic year considering the extreme effects... - Covid-19 Pandemic
86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the impacts that the Covid-19 restrictions have had on the mental health of third level students; the measures he has taken to ease... - Further and Higher Education
90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when retrofitting centres of excellence will open in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43155/20] - Third Level Education
92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on supporting the establishment of units similar to a facility (details supplied) in all universities and institutes of technology.... - Third Level Staff
93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to address workers’ rights for postgraduate researchers in universities and institutes of technology. [43298/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for excluding post-leaving certificate students from a recently announced €250 payment for students. [41756/20] - Further and Higher Education
95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it will be investigated if Fingal would benefit from the development of a training centre under the training centre program offered by the... - Third Level Staff
96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to review the employment status of postgraduate students who also work for third level education institutions as part of their degree.... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide supports to post-leaving certificate students who are not eligible for a €250 payment which has been made available to... - SOLAS Administration
98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will meet with representatives of construction workers to discuss the impact of recent price rises from the SOLAS administered safe pass... - Further and Higher Education
99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide continuing education facilities in Ballincollig, County Cork for school leavers; and if he will make a statement on the... - Student Universal Support Ireland
100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the perspectives and experiences of current and former students will feature in the full-scale review of SUSI. [43299/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being considered or undertaken to address mental health issues experienced by school leavers and third level students due to... - Ministerial Meetings
103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the contact he has had with his counterpart in Northern Ireland on all-island education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43156/20] - Further and Higher Education
104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 661 of 24 November 2020, the status of the higher education staffing agreement; when the principles will be... - Technological Universities
105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had contact with Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, Carlow with regard to bringing about the full integration of Carlow College, St.... - Student Universal Support Ireland
106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total amount of repayments due to grant overpayments over 2020-2021 academic year sought by SUSI; and if he will make a statement on the... - Education Policy
107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to extend third level and apprenticeship opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on... - State Examinations
108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the recent OECD report on the reform of the leaving certificate which highlighted the lack of engagement of... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a mechanism will be introduced for fourth year student nurses not in receipt of SUSI to receive the €250 refund in view of the fact... - Further Education and Training Programmes
111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the courses available to older persons to improve their digital skills by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43218/20] - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the breakdown of the 16,700 laptops made available to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43305/20] - Third Level Staff
113. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to 11,200 lecturers working on a temporary or casual basis in recent years across Irish universities and... - Apprenticeship Programmes
114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress which has been made to date in getting Departments to commit to recruiting a cohort of apprentices each year. [43171/20] - Third Level Admissions
115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reform the CAO form to include further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43173/20] - Third Level Education
116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide work placements for students studying physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy as many in these... - Higher Education Institutions
117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has or will issue regulations regarding the way in which publicly-funded higher education bodies may or may not use their land for... - Technological Universities
118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which the new Munster Technological University can best work with stakeholders in the region to produce greater employment... - Research and Development
119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to encourage qualitative research methodology in Irish research given a shift towards quantitative methods in recent years and the... - Covid-19 Pandemic
120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has ring-fenced funding from budget 2021 for covering the cost of providing rapid testing and tracing on college campuses in the years... - Student Universal Support Ireland
121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the increase in the income limits that have taken place in relation to the means testing of the SUSI grants since 2010; the increase in the... - Technological Universities
122. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a technological university for the south-east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42535/20]
No comments