Written answers
Thursday, 18 January 2024
Department of Education and Skills
- Further and Higher Education
83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [1935/24] - Apprenticeship Programmes
86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what measures are being taken to resolve current delays in apprenticeship in-class learning modules; and if he will make a statement on the... - Further and Higher Education
87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the development of Cavan Institute as a hub for further education and training. [1936/24] - Technological Universities
88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the development of new campus facilities for the Technological University of the Shannon at Coonagh, Limerick; and... - Apprenticeship Programmes
89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the apprenticeship programmes operating in Meath; the number of those on waiting lists in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; the... - Further and Higher Education
90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proposals if any there are to increase capacity and availability of courses in digital forensics, in view of the threats to society posed by... - Community Training Centres
91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if 2024 will see increased funding for community training centres in Dublin's north inner city, Dublin 1 and Dublin 3. [1920/24] - Apprenticeship Programmes
92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether consideration has been given to a purpose built apprenticeship centre on the northside of Cork city. [2023/24] - Technological Universities
93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his Department's planned allocations to capital developments at South East Technological University over the next 12 months and beyond... - Further and Higher Education
94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that the increase in medical places in Irish HEIs will address the shortfall of general practitioners in rural Ireland; and if... - Student Accommodation
95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his interactions with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in 2023 regarding the shortage of student accommodation.... - Further and Higher Education
96. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he believes that the higher and further education sectors should develop a strategy outlining how they might contribute to the ambition to make... - Research and Development
97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the ongoing membership of Israel in Horizon Europe; and if he has sought suspension of Israel's membership or receipt of funds... - Further and Higher Education
98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he has taken to develop more part-time curriculums across higher and further education; if he has increased funding for these courses;... - Student Accommodation
101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has undergone any research that explores the impact of accommodation (lack of) on student retention rate. [1923/24] - Further and Higher Education
102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how many new degree programmes will be available outside the Central Applications Office points system for the upcoming academic year; and how... - Youth Work Projects
104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a programme similar to the hot meals programmes for primary schools could be rolled out or considered for Youthreach facilities nationwide;... - Departmental Priorities
105. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which his Department continues to assess the needs of the economy in terms of technical skills; the progress made in providing for... - Health Services Staff
106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how long medical graduates will have to commit to working in the Republic of Ireland after studying in Northern Ireland under the proposal that... - Apprenticeship Programmes
107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprenticeship programmes experiencing delays in arranging off-the-job training in education centres; and if he will make a... - Further and Higher Education
108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what work his Department is carrying out to address the skills deficit to meet 2030 targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2018/24] - Student Accommodation
109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 126 of 19 October 2023, for a breakdown of the number of new affordable student accommodation units to be... - Construction Industry
110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will comment on the measures he is taking to increase capacity and labour force within the construction sector; and if he will make a... - Apprenticeship Programmes
111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether he is aware that there are only 83 apprentices in final phase in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2022/24] - Further and Higher Education
112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on collaboration between Irish institutes of higher education with counterparts in Israel. [1938/24] - Research and Development
114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of efforts to progress the Research and Innovation Bill 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1440/24] - Further and Higher Education
115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the progress being made with regard to the Swords College of the Future project; and if he will make a statement on the... - Educational Disadvantage
116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what steps his Department is taking to increase uptake of third level education among those who previously attended a DEIS school, care leavers,... - Further and Higher Education
117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address shortages in skills and labour force for the green economy through further education places, CPD places and apprenticeships;... - Youth Work Supports
119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current number of Youthreach centres; the number of students attending Youthreach centres, by county; if his Department has carried out any... - Apprenticeship Programmes
120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will indicate the participation levels in apprenticeships of the major Government employers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Further and Higher Education
121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he has taken to increase funding and resources for disability supports including mental health supports in third level institutions;... - Apprenticeship Programmes
124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for a report on the number of apprenticeships that commenced in 2023 as compared to 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2097/24] - Educational Disadvantage
125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way his Department is supporting those from disadvantaged backgrounds and marginalised groups to access further and higher education; and if... - Student Accommodation
126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on progress that is being made at Limerick’s third level campuses to provide additional student accommodation... - 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 grants and the further education capital grants to the... - Further and Higher Education
128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the proposed building project for Cavan Institute will proceed to the next stage in 2024; the expected timescale for delivery of this project;... - Apprenticeship Programmes
129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on apprenticeships; his plans to address the backlogs in the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2066/24] - Education and Training Provision
130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what the increase is in PLC places for 2024 across Longford-Westmeath ETB; and what new areas in PLCs will be available for 2024. [1921/24]
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