Written answers
Thursday, 19 October 2023
Department of Education and Skills
- Budget 2024
79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide the full details of what was announced in Budget 2024 for students and how they might avail of the various schemes; and if he will make... - Student Accommodation
81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the progress on enabling technological universities to borrow to supply student accommodation. [45799/23] - Further and Higher Education
82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to discuss the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [45259/23] - Student Accommodation
90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has engaged with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in regard to the need for regulation of digs-style accommodation... - Third Level Education
91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on his efforts to increase the number of graduate dentists into the health system; and if he will make a statement on... - Further and Higher Education
92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the status and timeframe for a centre of excellence for electric vehicle management in Mullingar. [45800/23] - Cúrsaí Gaeilge
93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills an bhfuil sé i gceist aige straitéis a fhorbairt, nó an cás reatha a fhiosrú, maidir le soláthar cúrsaí... - Third Level Staff
94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason why the optimum target of €25,000 for the PhD stipend as recommended by the first report of the National Review of State... - Student Surveys
96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has any input into the types of questions posed by “Student Survey”; and if he will make a statement on the... - Student Accommodation
97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will commit to funding purpose built affordable accommodation for students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45795/23] - Education and Training Boards
98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the total allocation of capital grants (devolved capital grant and the further education capital grants) to the... - Third Level Staff
99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in light of his recent announcement to increase the stipend for SFI and IRC PhD Researchers if he will now commit to a minimum national stipend... - Further and Higher Education
100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for the up-to-date position on a new building for an adult education centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Grant Payments
101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the supports available to graduate entry medicine students, and to clarify if he will extend existing supports to graduate entry... - Third Level Education
102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 94 of 30 March 2023, if he will provide an update on the position regarding Ireland's application to join... - Student Accommodation
103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to expand the availability of accommodation for students at South East Technological University; and if he will make a statement on the... - Grant Payments
104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether post-graduate students studying medicine on dedicated courses in third level institutions to become medical practitioners are or will be... - Education Policy
105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the development of a digital skills action plan to drive the commitments in the National Digital Strategy,... - Further and Higher Education
107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will agree to ensuring that a threshold of core funding is put in place to enable supported training organisations to continue to carry out... - Programme for Government
108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to further promote a culture of lifelong learning within the workforce,... - Third Level Education
109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a continuous supply of graduates in the academic and technical areas is provided for in order to meet requirements of... - Economic Policy
110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the Adult Literacy for Life, or ALL Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45575/23] - Education Policy
112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to support staff and students of further and higher education who are parents, in order to make education more accessible those... - Further and Higher Education
113. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions being taken by his Department or by any agency under the aegis of his Department to better understand the trends and to consider the... - Student Accommodation
114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action his Department is undertaking to tackle student accommodation shortages. [45747/23] - Budget 2024
115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for legislative changes for the future operation of the National Training Fund, as signposted by Minister Donohoe in his Budget 2024... - Apprenticeship Programmes
116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how he is increasing access to apprenticeship for under-represented groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45554/23] - Third Level Education
117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to discuss the steps that have been taken on the establishment of a veterinary school on a third level campus; and when a decision can be... - Apprenticeship Programmes
118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action he is taking to expand the capacity of apprenticeships, and to expand the supports available to learners and employers who take up... - Education and Training Boards
119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the long outstanding issue of regularising the terms and conditions of adult education tutors; and if he will make a statement... - Apprenticeship Programmes
120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to comment on the take-up of apprenticeship schemes in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45080/23] - Departmental Strategies
121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the new Statement of Strategy for his Department; when he expects this to be completed and published; the outcome... - An Teanga Gaeilge
122. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills an bhfuil cur chun cinn na litearthachta i nGaeilge mar chuid den Straitéis Litearthachta Fadsaoil do Dhaoine Fásta a sheol sé i... - Student Accommodation
123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which provision is being made or will be made to meet the full requirement of student accommodation adjacent to schools or... - Apprenticeship Programmes
124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of Solas instructors that are available to provide pipe fitting training as part of in-class training phases on apprenticeship... - Education Costs
125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that will be introduced for the 2023/2024 academic year to reduce costs for students in further and higher education; and if he will... - Student Accommodation
126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the funding for the construction of affordable student accommodation in Galway, announced in November 2022; to clarify if the... - Education and Training Boards
127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the total allocation of capital grants (devolved capital grant and the further education capital grants) to the... - Third Level Staff
128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address precarious work in third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45702/23] - Budget 2024
129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the supports that have been made available for third level students, those attending further and higher education and apprentices in... - Apprenticeship Programmes
130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the measures his Department is taking to deliver green skills, as outlined in the climate action plans annexe of actions 2023; to... - Education Costs
131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of learners across the country will benefit from the removal of fees for PLC courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Apprenticeship Programmes
135. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of craft apprenticeship places that are planned for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45574/23] - Further and Higher Education
137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 21 September 2023, for a status update on the proposed new further education college in Galway city;... - Education and Training Boards
138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give an update on any progress made to resolve the terms and conditions of employment of personal assistants who work in some... - Budget 2024
139. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how further education learners have been prioritised in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45580/23] - Education and Training Boards
140. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the total allocation of capital grants (devolved capital grant and the further education capital grants) to the... - Departmental Surveys
141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has undertaken any research to determine what students in what faculties or courses are most and least likely to emigrate; and... - Budget 2024
142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how Budget 2024 will invest in apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45536/23] - Education and Training Boards
143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the total allocation of capital grants (devolved capital grant and the further education capital grants) to the... - Budget 2024
146. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the way PhD students are to receive extra support following Budget 2024; if he anticipates an increase in the number of PHD students... - Apprenticeship Programmes
147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any plans to shorten the length of time an apprentice waits for training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45552/23] - Grant Payments
149. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the assistance that is available for students and their parents who cannot avail of SUSI grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Budget 2024
150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount that has been allocated in Budget 2024 to student accommodation; the number of units this will supply; how he will ensure the... - Education Costs
151. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills considering the chronic shortage of skilled labour, the reason he chose to reduce fees by only €1,000 and to make this only a once-off;... - Third Level Staff
152. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide supports for non-State funded PhD students and if he will move to have their employment status recognised; and if he will make... - Education and Training Boards
153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the total allocation of capital grants (devolved capital grant and the further education capital grants) to the... - Education Policy
154. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way his Department is acting to support the workforce and talent development of Irish SMEs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Energy Conservation
155. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the measures his Department is taking to expand retrofit in education and further education sectors; how many retrofits have been... - Apprenticeship Programmes
156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider in fast-tracking SOLAS apprentice applications to shorten the backlog of apprentices in college; and if he will make a... - Grant Payments
157. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department is partaking in any work to assess the difficulty and accessibility of the SUSI application process; and if he will consider... - Education and Training Boards
158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on current and future development plans for the Drogheda Institute for Further Education; and if he will make a statement on... - Student Accommodation
159. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if Atlantic Technological University, Sligo has been approved for purpose-built student accommodation funded by his Department; if he will... - Education Costs
160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that the €1,000 reduction in the student contribution fees for higher education students as announced in Budget 2024 is... - Education and Training Boards
161. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on progress with regard to (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45079/23]
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