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Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of teachers who have taken up roles in primary schools possibly being left waiting six to eight weeks to be paid post appointment; the action he is taking to ensure the delay is not six to eight weeks as some teachers are being told; the actions that can be taken in the interim to financially support teachers; and the way in which he will ensure that this never happens again and the teaching panel is released earlier in the year. [66128/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

205. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of teachers who have taken up roles in primary schools possibly being left waiting six to eight weeks to be paid post appointment; the action he is taking to ensure the delay is not six to eight weeks as some teachers are being told; the actions that can be taken in the interim to financially support teachers; and the way in which he will ensure that this never happens again and the teaching panel is released earlier in the year. [66128/26]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department maintains a risk register; if so, if copies of the register since 2022 will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66074/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

202. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department maintains a risk register; if so, if copies of the register since 2022 will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66074/26]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to deliver a reduction in childcare costs towards the Programme for Government's target of €200 per month per child. [65694/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

141. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to deliver a reduction in childcare costs towards the Programme for Government's target of €200 per month per child. [65694/26]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the criteria applied in prioritising projects for the current phase of the State-led Early Learning and Childcare Capital Programme; the number and locations of the projects prioritised to date; whether the planning status and estimated fit-out period of the premises proposed for a facility of up to 150 places in Glanmire, Cork, submitted by Cork City Childcare Committee, were assessed in reaching the decision not to prioritise that proposal; when the next phase of project selection will take place; and when decisions are expected to be confirmed. [65862/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

112. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the criteria applied in prioritising projects for the current phase of the State-led Early Learning and Childcare Capital Programme; the number and locations of the projects prioritised to date; whether the planning status and estimated fit-out period of the premises proposed for a facility of up to 150 places in Glanmire, Cork, submitted by Cork City Childcare Committee, were assessed in reaching the decision not to prioritise that proposal; when the next phase of project selection will take place; and when decisions are expected to be confirmed. [65862/26]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the assessment undertaken of childcare capacity in Galway East; the measures being taken to create additional childcare places in rapidly growing communities; and if consideration is being given to targeted supports for childcare providers operating in rural towns and villages. [64934/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

103. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the assessment undertaken of childcare capacity in Galway East; the measures being taken to create additional childcare places in rapidly growing communities; and if consideration is being given to targeted supports for childcare providers operating in rural towns and villages. [64934/26]

Question· oralPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures she is considering in budget 2027 to expand childcare capacity, particularly in rural areas experiencing significant shortages of places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65983/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

70. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures she is considering in budget 2027 to expand childcare capacity, particularly in rural areas experiencing significant shortages of places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65983/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1516asked

1516. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for new apprenticeships to be offered in County Clare; and the timeframe to have them up and running. [65783/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1516. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for new apprenticeships to be offered in County Clare; and the timeframe to have them up and running. [65783/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1514asked

1514. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the assessment his Department has made of the potential for converting vacant and disused buildings into affordable student accommodation; and the funding or incentives are available to facilitate such conversions. [64681/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1514. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the assessment his Department has made of the potential for converting vacant and disused buildings into affordable student accommodation; and the funding or incentives are available to facilitate such conversions. [64681/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1513asked

1513. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the wheelchair accessibility of all buildings under his control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65318/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1513. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the wheelchair accessibility of all buildings under his control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65318/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1512asked

1512. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the suspension of the Diploma in Apiculture programme at the University of Galway; whether any engagement has taken place between his Department and the university regarding the future provision of apiculture education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65477/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1512. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the suspension of the Diploma in Apiculture programme at the University of Galway; whether any engagement has taken place between his Department and the university regarding the future provision of apiculture education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65477/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1495asked

1495. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the current average cost for student accommodation per month; and his views on whether the current accommodation costs have obstructed young people from pursuing third level education. [64596/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1495. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the current average cost for student accommodation per month; and his views on whether the current accommodation costs have obstructed young people from pursuing third level education. [64596/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1486asked

1486. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has assessed the future workforce skills that will be required to support increased adoption of artificial intelligence among Irish businesses over the next five years; and whether new training, apprenticeship or micro-credential programmes are planned to address anticipated gaps. [64244/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1486. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has assessed the future workforce skills that will be required to support increased adoption of artificial intelligence among Irish businesses over the next five years; and whether new training, apprenticeship or micro-credential programmes are planned to address anticipated gaps. [64244/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1485asked

1485. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the level of interest there has been from HEI's to build PBSA on their lands as per the new Student Accommodation Strategy. [64297/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1485. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the level of interest there has been from HEI's to build PBSA on their lands as per the new Student Accommodation Strategy. [64297/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1484asked

1484. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to review income thresholds for SUSI grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter [64290/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1484. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to review income thresholds for SUSI grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter [64290/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1483asked

1483. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department has taken to resolve the shortage of student accommodation in the State. [64153/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1483. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department has taken to resolve the shortage of student accommodation in the State. [64153/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1482asked

1482. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the current cost of student accommodation; and the steps his Department has taken to ensure the aforementioned cost does not obstruct students' plans to pursue third level education. [64165/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1482. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the current cost of student accommodation; and the steps his Department has taken to ensure the aforementioned cost does not obstruct students' plans to pursue third level education. [64165/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1477asked

1477. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and dietitians who left HSE employment in each year from 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number newly recruited in each profession in each year; the number of new graduates from Irish higher-education programmes in each profession who entered HSE employment; and the net annual change in HSE staffing in each discipline, in tabular form. [65666/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1477. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and dietitians who left HSE employment in each year from 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number newly recruited in each profession in each year; the number of new graduates from Irish higher-education programmes in each profession who entered HSE employment; and the net annual change in HSE staffing in each discipline, in tabular form. [65666/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1048asked

1048. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the supports available to assist a child (details supplied) in accessing appropriate early learning, childcare and early intervention services; and whether transport supports will be made available where a suitable placement is not available locally. [65164/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1048. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the supports available to assist a child (details supplied) in accessing appropriate early learning, childcare and early intervention services; and whether transport supports will be made available where a suitable placement is not available locally. [65164/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1042asked

1042. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the rationale for changes to attendance for children in ECCE to register five days per week; the consultation that took place on this change before its implementation; and if she acknowledges the importance of flexibility in ECCE for parents and the difficulty for providers in enforcing attendance that may not suit parents and children in ECCE. [65038/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1042. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the rationale for changes to attendance for children in ECCE to register five days per week; the consultation that took place on this change before its implementation; and if she acknowledges the importance of flexibility in ECCE for parents and the difficulty for providers in enforcing attendance that may not suit parents and children in ECCE. [65038/26]

Question· writtenPQ 770asked

770. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Social Protection the rational for the exclusion of teachers and others in the education sector from accessing jobseeker's pay related benefit; and if his Department will re-examine this with a view to allowing them to apply for the payment when they become unemployed. [65056/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

770. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Social Protection the rational for the exclusion of teachers and others in the education sector from accessing jobseeker's pay related benefit; and if his Department will re-examine this with a view to allowing them to apply for the payment when they become unemployed. [65056/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1511asked

1511. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding mechanisms that exist or are planned to support specialist educational programmes which contribute to national biodiversity, pollinator protection and environmental sustainability objectives, including programmes in apiculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65478/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1511. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding mechanisms that exist or are planned to support specialist educational programmes which contribute to national biodiversity, pollinator protection and environmental sustainability objectives, including programmes in apiculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65478/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1510asked

1510. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken by his Department to address the funding shortfall facing higher education institutions; the impact this shortfall is having on continuing and adult education programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65479/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1510. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken by his Department to address the funding shortfall facing higher education institutions; the impact this shortfall is having on continuing and adult education programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65479/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1509asked

1509. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has assessed the impact of funding pressures within the higher education sector on the viability of specialist or niche programmes, particularly those relating to biodiversity, environmental sustainability and rural skills development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65480/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1509. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has assessed the impact of funding pressures within the higher education sector on the viability of specialist or niche programmes, particularly those relating to biodiversity, environmental sustainability and rural skills development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65480/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1508asked

1508. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether education and training boards, micro-credential programmes, lifelong learning initiatives or other further education and training funding streams may be utilised to support the delivery of specialist programmes in areas such as apiculture and pollinator conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65481/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1508. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether education and training boards, micro-credential programmes, lifelong learning initiatives or other further education and training funding streams may be utilised to support the delivery of specialist programmes in areas such as apiculture and pollinator conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65481/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1507asked

1507. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in cases in which a building under his control is not wheelchair accessible, the reason for this; his plans to remedy this; and the timeline for measures to be completed. [65348/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1507. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in cases in which a building under his control is not wheelchair accessible, the reason for this; his plans to remedy this; and the timeline for measures to be completed. [65348/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1506asked

1506. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the veterinary medicine course offered in Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences is equivalent in terms of qualification to the veterinary medicine course offered in UCD; and if not, the reason for this. [65438/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1506. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the veterinary medicine course offered in Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences is equivalent in terms of qualification to the veterinary medicine course offered in UCD; and if not, the reason for this. [65438/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1504asked

1504. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of concerns regarding the removal or alteration of progression pathways from the BA home economics programme at St. Angela's College to professional master of education programmes. [64928/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1504. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of concerns regarding the removal or alteration of progression pathways from the BA home economics programme at St. Angela's College to professional master of education programmes. [64928/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1503asked

1503. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measurable action he and the HEA will take to identify and support student carers, and to monitor their access, participation and outcomes, before the National Access Plan concludes in 2028. [64234/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1503. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measurable action he and the HEA will take to identify and support student carers, and to monitor their access, participation and outcomes, before the National Access Plan concludes in 2028. [64234/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1502asked

1502. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students who applied to the HEAR-DARE scheme; and the number who were accepted and not accepted in each of the years from 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [64893/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1502. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students who applied to the HEAR-DARE scheme; and the number who were accepted and not accepted in each of the years from 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [64893/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1501asked

1501. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number and percentages of HEAR-DARE scheme applicants from fee-paying schools compared to those from DEIS schools, and other non-fee-paying schools, in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [64896/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1501. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number and percentages of HEAR-DARE scheme applicants from fee-paying schools compared to those from DEIS schools, and other non-fee-paying schools, in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [64896/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1500asked

1500. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the details of any contracts in place between his Department and agencies under his remit with a company (details supplied) known to have provided material support to the IDF in Gaza, which the Government considers to be guilty of genocide, since 2023. [64860/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1500. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the details of any contracts in place between his Department and agencies under his remit with a company (details supplied) known to have provided material support to the IDF in Gaza, which the Government considers to be guilty of genocide, since 2023. [64860/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1499asked

1499. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason SOLAS was allowed to give exam papers to apprentices on modules that were not covered (details supplied). [64786/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1499. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason SOLAS was allowed to give exam papers to apprentices on modules that were not covered (details supplied). [64786/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1498asked

1498. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has any role in ensuring appropriate research, clinical evidence and safeguarding standards are applied to healthcare-related educational events hosted by publicly funded higher education institutions, in view of the TransCare 2026 conference at University College Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64699/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1498. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has any role in ensuring appropriate research, clinical evidence and safeguarding standards are applied to healthcare-related educational events hosted by publicly funded higher education institutions, in view of the TransCare 2026 conference at University College Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64699/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1497asked

1497. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he is satisfied that University College Cork's child safeguarding and research governance procedures have been appropriately considered in relation to educational material concerning infants and lactation presented at the TransCare 2026 conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64700/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1497. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he is satisfied that University College Cork's child safeguarding and research governance procedures have been appropriately considered in relation to educational material concerning infants and lactation presented at the TransCare 2026 conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64700/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1496asked

1496. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the safeguards in place to ensure that healthcare practices presented to students and healthcare professionals in higher education institutions are appropriately distinguished between established evidence-based practice, emerging research, and unproven practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64701/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1496. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the safeguards in place to ensure that healthcare practices presented to students and healthcare professionals in higher education institutions are appropriately distinguished between established evidence-based practice, emerging research, and unproven practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64701/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1494asked

1494. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the research conducted by Research Ireland on chronic migraine in Ireland; his plans to support additional research on this topic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64610/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1494. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the research conducted by Research Ireland on chronic migraine in Ireland; his plans to support additional research on this topic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64610/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1493asked

1493. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of funding provided towards closing the identified funding gap of €307 million per annum since the publication of Funding the Future in May 2022; the remaining annual funding gap each year; and the cumulative value of these funding shortfalls over the period for each year, in tabular form. [64615/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1493. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of funding provided towards closing the identified funding gap of €307 million per annum since the publication of Funding the Future in May 2022; the remaining annual funding gap each year; and the cumulative value of these funding shortfalls over the period for each year, in tabular form. [64615/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1492asked

1492. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if supplementary funding will be provided in 2026 to address recognised legacy shortfalls in funding for public sector pay awards in the higher education sector; the estimated value of any such outstanding shortfall; and the measures planned to address these costs on a recurring basis through core grant funding. [64617/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1492. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if supplementary funding will be provided in 2026 to address recognised legacy shortfalls in funding for public sector pay awards in the higher education sector; the estimated value of any such outstanding shortfall; and the measures planned to address these costs on a recurring basis through core grant funding. [64617/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1491asked

1491. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has undertaken an assessment of the financial sustainability of the higher education sector in light of indications from the Higher Education Authority (details supplied); the findings of any such assessment; the measures being considered to address the financial sustainability of the sector; and if addressing the outstanding core funding deficits in higher education will be a priority in budget 2027. [64619/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1491. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has undertaken an assessment of the financial sustainability of the higher education sector in light of indications from the Higher Education Authority (details supplied); the findings of any such assessment; the measures being considered to address the financial sustainability of the sector; and if addressing the outstanding core funding deficits in higher education will be a priority in budget 2027. [64619/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1452asked

1452. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and dietitians who left HSE employment in each year from 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number newly recruited in each profession in each year; the number of new graduates from Irish higher-education programmes in each profession who entered HSE employment; and the net annual change in HSE staffing in each discipline, in tabular form. [65660/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1452. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and dietitians who left HSE employment in each year from 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number newly recruited in each profession in each year; the number of new graduates from Irish higher-education programmes in each profession who entered HSE employment; and the net annual change in HSE staffing in each discipline, in tabular form. [65660/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1033asked

1033. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has evidence demonstrating a consistent level of CPD and educational practice across registered early learning and care services; whether she will publish her Department’s most recent data showing the percentage of early years educators who have completed CPD and the average number of CPD hours undertaken per educator; and to confirm the existing approach is sufficient to ensure a consistent standard of education and care for children attending crèches across the State. [64876/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1033. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has evidence demonstrating a consistent level of CPD and educational practice across registered early learning and care services; whether she will publish her Department’s most recent data showing the percentage of early years educators who have completed CPD and the average number of CPD hours undertaken per educator; and to confirm the existing approach is sufficient to ensure a consistent standard of education and care for children attending crèches across the State. [64876/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1032asked

1032. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps her Department is taking to ensure that the educational standards and professional practice of early years educators working in crèches are maintained and continuously developed through ongoing professional training; whether all registered early learning and care services are required to have a structured CPD programme for their staff; the minimum level of CPD that is expected of educators each year; the way in which compliance with these expectations is monitored through inspection and quality-development processes. [64866/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1032. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps her Department is taking to ensure that the educational standards and professional practice of early years educators working in crèches are maintained and continuously developed through ongoing professional training; whether all registered early learning and care services are required to have a structured CPD programme for their staff; the minimum level of CPD that is expected of educators each year; the way in which compliance with these expectations is monitored through inspection and quality-development processes. [64866/26]

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