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Question· writtenPQ 487asked

487. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the action in the DEIS Implementation Plan 2026–2028 or the DEIS Plus plan which gives practical effect to the DEIS strategy to 2035 objective that it will align with Government approaches supporting children and young people who are 'caring for others'; and the way in which she will ensure that young carers are identified and supported through DEIS school improvement planning, school self-evaluation, student support teams and HSCL or school completion programme referrals. [64227/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

487. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the action in the DEIS Implementation Plan 2026–2028 or the DEIS Plus plan which gives practical effect to the DEIS strategy to 2035 objective that it will align with Government approaches supporting children and young people who are 'caring for others'; and the way in which she will ensure that young carers are identified and supported through DEIS school improvement planning, school self-evaluation, student support teams and HSCL or school completion programme referrals. [64227/26]

Question· writtenPQ 486asked

486. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the interim improvement and emergency works planned for a school (details supplied) pending delivery of the school's new permanent building. [64136/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

486. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the interim improvement and emergency works planned for a school (details supplied) pending delivery of the school's new permanent building. [64136/26]

Question· writtenPQ 485asked

485. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether caring responsibility will be included within the DEIS strategy (details supplied); and, if not, the way in which her Department will determine whether the recognition of children “caring for others” in the strategy has led to any practical change. [64228/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

485. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether caring responsibility will be included within the DEIS strategy (details supplied); and, if not, the way in which her Department will determine whether the recognition of children “caring for others” in the strategy has led to any practical change. [64228/26]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

484. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has examined the feasibility of developing alternative qualification pathways for experienced education professionals, including special needs assistants, therapists and other specialists, who wish to become special education teachers. [64142/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

484. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has examined the feasibility of developing alternative qualification pathways for experienced education professionals, including special needs assistants, therapists and other specialists, who wish to become special education teachers. [64142/26]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

483. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department is considering expanding the use of recognition of prior learning mechanisms for persons with significant professional experience working with children with additional educational needs who wish to pursue a teaching qualification. [64143/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

483. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department is considering expanding the use of recognition of prior learning mechanisms for persons with significant professional experience working with children with additional educational needs who wish to pursue a teaching qualification. [64143/26]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

482. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of vacancies for special education teachers currently recorded across primary and post-primary schools; and the measures being taken to address recruitment challenges in this area. [64144/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

482. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of vacancies for special education teachers currently recorded across primary and post-primary schools; and the measures being taken to address recruitment challenges in this area. [64144/26]

Question· writtenPQ 481asked

481. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration has been given to the introduction of accelerated or postgraduate teacher training routes for persons that have relevant qualifications and substantial professional experience in special education settings. [64145/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

481. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration has been given to the introduction of accelerated or postgraduate teacher training routes for persons that have relevant qualifications and substantial professional experience in special education settings. [64145/26]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

480. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to undertake a review of barriers faced by experienced (para)professionals working in special education settings who wish to qualify as teachers; and the timeframe for such a review. [64146/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

480. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to undertake a review of barriers faced by experienced (para)professionals working in special education settings who wish to qualify as teachers; and the timeframe for such a review. [64146/26]

Question· writtenPQ 479asked

479. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she has considered directing the Teaching Council and higher education institutions to examine flexible, part-time or employment-based initial teacher education programmes for individuals already employed within schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64147/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

479. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she has considered directing the Teaching Council and higher education institutions to examine flexible, part-time or employment-based initial teacher education programmes for individuals already employed within schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64147/26]

Question· writtenPQ 478asked

478. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department collects data on the number of special needs assistants and other school-based support staff who subsequently enter initial teacher education programmes; and if she will provide such data for the past five years. [64148/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

478. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department collects data on the number of special needs assistants and other school-based support staff who subsequently enter initial teacher education programmes; and if she will provide such data for the past five years. [64148/26]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

477. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has a representative on the cross-departmental working group on young carers; if so, whether the working group has yet met; and, if not, the expected timeframe for such a meeting. [64224/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

477. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has a representative on the cross-departmental working group on young carers; if so, whether the working group has yet met; and, if not, the expected timeframe for such a meeting. [64224/26]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

476. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of reports that a number of students residing in Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, have been unable to secure a place on school bus services due to capacity constraints; the number of applications received, approved and refused for the area for the current school year; and if additional services are being considered [64216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

476. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of reports that a number of students residing in Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, have been unable to secure a place on school bus services due to capacity constraints; the number of applications received, approved and refused for the area for the current school year; and if additional services are being considered [64216/26]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

475. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the basis upon which there is a limitation on the ability of teachers who job-share to participate in substitute teaching; and if her Department has given consideration to reforming this. [64180/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

475. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the basis upon which there is a limitation on the ability of teachers who job-share to participate in substitute teaching; and if her Department has given consideration to reforming this. [64180/26]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

474. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a breakdown of the amount of funding allocated to youth organisations in each county in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026, by county and year, in tabular form. [64181/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

474. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a breakdown of the amount of funding allocated to youth organisations in each county in each of the years 2021 to 2025 and to date in 2026, by county and year, in tabular form. [64181/26]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the total level of funding that has been provided to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) programme, broken down by year, in tabular form. [65553/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

90. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the total level of funding that has been provided to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) programme, broken down by year, in tabular form. [65553/26]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the total level of funding that has been provided to the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) programme, broken down by year, in tabular form. [65554/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

89. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the total level of funding that has been provided to the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) programme, broken down by year, in tabular form. [65554/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4120asked

4120. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for a detailed progress report in regards to the RRDF scheme for Killorglin town in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59596/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4120. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for a detailed progress report in regards to the RRDF scheme for Killorglin town in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59596/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4119asked

4119. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for a detailed progress report in regards to the RRDF scheme for Cahersiveen town in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59591/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4119. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for a detailed progress report in regards to the RRDF scheme for Cahersiveen town in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59591/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4117asked

4117. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if permanent specialist accommodation cannot be completed by September 2027 at SETU Waterford Campus, if he will outline his commitment to his Department facilitating an interim accommodation model, as it has done for SETU veterinary medicine, in order that the first optometry intake is not delayed at SETU; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  [62523/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4117. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if permanent specialist accommodation cannot be completed by September 2027 at SETU Waterford Campus, if he will outline his commitment to his Department facilitating an interim accommodation model, as it has done for SETU veterinary medicine, in order that the first optometry intake is not delayed at SETU; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  [62523/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4116asked

4116. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a list of each capital project over €1 million in total expenditure funded or part funded by his Department on an annual and county basis since 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63479/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4116. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a list of each capital project over €1 million in total expenditure funded or part funded by his Department on an annual and county basis since 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63479/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4115asked

4115. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to PQ Nos. 6899/26 and 50256/26, the timeframe for the appointment of a design team (details supplied). [64115/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4115. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to PQ Nos. 6899/26 and 50256/26, the timeframe for the appointment of a design team (details supplied). [64115/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4114asked

4114. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress to date in the provision of new facilities at Magee College, Derry following the allocation of Shared Island Funding and the expected timeline for the completion of this project. [64055/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4114. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress to date in the provision of new facilities at Magee College, Derry following the allocation of Shared Island Funding and the expected timeline for the completion of this project. [64055/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4113asked

4113. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department has had with Irish higher education institutions regarding Palestinian students who have secured places on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes but are experiencing difficulties obtaining visas; the measures that are being considered to ensure that eligible students are not prevented from taking up their places due to circumstances arising from the conflict in Gaza; [63946/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4113. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department has had with Irish higher education institutions regarding Palestinian students who have secured places on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes but are experiencing difficulties obtaining visas; the measures that are being considered to ensure that eligible students are not prevented from taking up their places due to circumstances arising from the conflict in Gaza; [63946/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4112asked

4112. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he accepts that the issuing of Leaving Certificate appeal results on 25 September 2026, after four rounds of CAO offers have taken place, creates a potential disadvantage for students whose grades and CAO points increase on appeal; what measures are being taken to ensure that such students are given the same opportunity to secure their preferred higher education course as students who held the equivalent grade and points before the CAO process commenced, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63959/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4112. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he accepts that the issuing of Leaving Certificate appeal results on 25 September 2026, after four rounds of CAO offers have taken place, creates a potential disadvantage for students whose grades and CAO points increase on appeal; what measures are being taken to ensure that such students are given the same opportunity to secure their preferred higher education course as students who held the equivalent grade and points before the CAO process commenced, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63959/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4111asked

4111. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of additional higher-education places being identified or protected for students whose appeals in terms of their initial Leaving Certificate results are successful; the arrangements that are in place to ensure that such students are considered for courses for which their revised points would have made them eligible at an earlier stage of the CAO process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63960/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4111. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of additional higher-education places being identified or protected for students whose appeals in terms of their initial Leaving Certificate results are successful; the arrangements that are in place to ensure that such students are considered for courses for which their revised points would have made them eligible at an earlier stage of the CAO process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63960/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4110asked

4110. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on works to create a loan scheme for medical students that will see their debts written off if they choose to stay working in Ireland; and to clarify the details of a person who would constitute a 'medical' student for the purposes of the scheme. [63677/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4110. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on works to create a loan scheme for medical students that will see their debts written off if they choose to stay working in Ireland; and to clarify the details of a person who would constitute a 'medical' student for the purposes of the scheme. [63677/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4109asked

4109. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students studying occupational therapy, dietetics, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, psychology and psychotherapy in each higher education institution, for each of the past five years; the number graduating annually from each discipline; the number of funded training places available in each year, in tabular form; whether a shortfall in graduates is contributing to HSE vacancies and extended waiting lists in disability and community services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63573/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4109. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students studying occupational therapy, dietetics, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, psychology and psychotherapy in each higher education institution, for each of the past five years; the number graduating annually from each discipline; the number of funded training places available in each year, in tabular form; whether a shortfall in graduates is contributing to HSE vacancies and extended waiting lists in disability and community services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63573/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4108asked

4108. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students who will become eligible for maintenance payments for postgraduate study in 2026. [63908/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4108. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students who will become eligible for maintenance payments for postgraduate study in 2026. [63908/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4107asked

4107. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of courses and places available in the upcoming academic year under Springboard and under the human capital initiative; whether new general areas of skill shortage have been added to the range of courses being offered under these options; the payments to be made by students; and whether participants on these courses can be paid under SUSI or under the back-to-education allowance while participating. [63909/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4107. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of courses and places available in the upcoming academic year under Springboard and under the human capital initiative; whether new general areas of skill shortage have been added to the range of courses being offered under these options; the payments to be made by students; and whether participants on these courses can be paid under SUSI or under the back-to-education allowance while participating. [63909/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4106asked

4106. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the maintenance grant rates and income thresholds for the upcoming academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63910/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4106. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the maintenance grant rates and income thresholds for the upcoming academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63910/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4105asked

4105. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of apprenticeship options which will be available for enrolment in the coming academic year; and the level of respective enrolment in each of these options for the most recent period for which data is available. [63888/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4105. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of apprenticeship options which will be available for enrolment in the coming academic year; and the level of respective enrolment in each of these options for the most recent period for which data is available. [63888/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4104asked

4104. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if advice will be provided to a student (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63898/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4104. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if advice will be provided to a student (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63898/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4103asked

4103. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the need for clear guidance for higher education institutions regarding applying EU fee status to students living here under temporary protection following withdrawal of the temporary tuition fee support scheme for Ukrainian students starting courses in 2026/2027 (details supplied); and his plans to support such students who were admitted through the CAO and assessed as an EU student prior to the change in position. [63861/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4103. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the need for clear guidance for higher education institutions regarding applying EU fee status to students living here under temporary protection following withdrawal of the temporary tuition fee support scheme for Ukrainian students starting courses in 2026/2027 (details supplied); and his plans to support such students who were admitted through the CAO and assessed as an EU student prior to the change in position. [63861/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4102asked

4102. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has been designated as the lead for citizen science and citizen-generated data (details supplied); if his Department participates in any cross-Government coordination structure on citizen science or citizen-generated data; and if so, to name that structure and the Department convening it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63642/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4102. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has been designated as the lead for citizen science and citizen-generated data (details supplied); if his Department participates in any cross-Government coordination structure on citizen science or citizen-generated data; and if so, to name that structure and the Department convening it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63642/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4101asked

4101. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current accumulated surplus in the National Training Fund; the amount of that surplus which remained unspent at the end of each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63528/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4101. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current accumulated surplus in the National Training Fund; the amount of that surplus which remained unspent at the end of each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63528/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4100asked

4100. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount drawn from the National Training Fund by Skillnet business networks in each of the past three years; the amount of matched private co-funding leveraged in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63529/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4100. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount drawn from the National Training Fund by Skillnet business networks in each of the past three years; the amount of matched private co-funding leveraged in each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63529/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4099asked

4099. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the Department has assessed the number of Skillnet business networks that exhausted their allocations before year end in each of the past three years; the number of enterprises affected by capped places, delayed training or cancelled courses as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63530/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4099. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the Department has assessed the number of Skillnet business networks that exhausted their allocations before year end in each of the past three years; the number of enterprises affected by capped places, delayed training or cancelled courses as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63530/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4098asked

4098. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason State funding for Skillnet business networks has not increased in line with inflation despite a National Training Fund surplus approaching €2 billion; the steps being taken to align funding with verified enterprise demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63531/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4098. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason State funding for Skillnet business networks has not increased in line with inflation despite a National Training Fund surplus approaching €2 billion; the steps being taken to align funding with verified enterprise demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63531/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4097asked

4097. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the pay claim agreement arrived at with respect to community training centre staff following negotiations with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63132/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4097. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the pay claim agreement arrived at with respect to community training centre staff following negotiations with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63132/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4096asked

4096. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in each agency or regulatory body under his Department’s remit who were considered to be public service personnel in June 2016 and in June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63454/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4096. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in each agency or regulatory body under his Department’s remit who were considered to be public service personnel in June 2016 and in June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63454/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4095asked

4095. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports that are available to unaccompanied minors from Ukraine who are accommodated by Tusla under section 5 of the Child Care Act 1991 and who wish to progress to further or higher education but do not meet the residency requirements for SUSI or the Free Fees Initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63390/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4095. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports that are available to unaccompanied minors from Ukraine who are accommodated by Tusla under section 5 of the Child Care Act 1991 and who wish to progress to further or higher education but do not meet the residency requirements for SUSI or the Free Fees Initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63390/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4094asked

4094. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has considered any specific arrangements for beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine who entered the State as unaccompanied minors and are in Tusla care, but are unable to meet the residency requirements for student supports due to the length of time they have been resident in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63393/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4094. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has considered any specific arrangements for beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine who entered the State as unaccompanied minors and are in Tusla care, but are unable to meet the residency requirements for student supports due to the length of time they have been resident in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63393/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4093asked

4093. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated full-year cost if the student contribution charge for free eligible students was reduced from €2,500 to €2,200; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63402/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4093. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated full-year cost if the student contribution charge for free eligible students was reduced from €2,500 to €2,200; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63402/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4092asked

4092. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in his Department on 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63352/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4092. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of staff, whole-time equivalents employed in his Department on 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63352/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4091asked

4091. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the stated intention by an organisation (details supplied) to provide professional education concerning lactation by men; whether any publicly funded Irish research has examined the scientific basis for such practice, including the composition and nutritional properties of milk produced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63270/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4091. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the stated intention by an organisation (details supplied) to provide professional education concerning lactation by men; whether any publicly funded Irish research has examined the scientific basis for such practice, including the composition and nutritional properties of milk produced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63270/26]

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