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Question· writtenPQ 4090asked

4090. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if, in the context of publicly funded research and professional education, he considers requests from practitioners for education in an emerging area to constitute evidence of the efficacy or safety of the practice concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63271/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4090. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if, in the context of publicly funded research and professional education, he considers requests from practitioners for education in an emerging area to constitute evidence of the efficacy or safety of the practice concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63271/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4089asked

4089. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if education or training concerning induced lactation in men is currently provided as part of any programme or course in an Irish university or higher-education institutions; if so, the institutions and programmes concerned; whether it forms part of the core curriculum or optional education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63272/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4089. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if education or training concerning induced lactation in men is currently provided as part of any programme or course in an Irish university or higher-education institutions; if so, the institutions and programmes concerned; whether it forms part of the core curriculum or optional education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63272/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4088asked

4088. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any Irish university or higher education institution has undertaken or funded research into induced lactation in men, including the composition, nutritional properties or suitability of milk produced for infants; and if he will provide details of such research. [63273/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4088. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any Irish university or higher education institution has undertaken or funded research into induced lactation in men, including the composition, nutritional properties or suitability of milk produced for infants; and if he will provide details of such research. [63273/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4087asked

4087. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if education concerning induced lactation in men forms part of any accredited qualification or continuing professional development programme delivered by an Irish higher-education institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63274/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4087. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if education concerning induced lactation in men forms part of any accredited qualification or continuing professional development programme delivered by an Irish higher-education institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63274/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4086asked

4086. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider reintroducing a €1,000 college-fee reduction, in light of the ongoing financial pressures facing families due to the high cost of food, utilities and housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63222/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4086. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider reintroducing a €1,000 college-fee reduction, in light of the ongoing financial pressures facing families due to the high cost of food, utilities and housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63222/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4085asked

4085. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the five most requested languages for translation and interpretation services in his Department in each of the past five years. [62989/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4085. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the five most requested languages for translation and interpretation services in his Department in each of the past five years. [62989/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4084asked

4084. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students that apply to Hear/Dare; the number that were accepted; the number that are given ineligible rejected from 2020 to 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62937/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4084. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students that apply to Hear/Dare; the number that were accepted; the number that are given ineligible rejected from 2020 to 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62937/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4083asked

4083. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total expenditure by his Department and agencies on translation and interpretation services in each of the past five years. [62942/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4083. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total expenditure by his Department and agencies on translation and interpretation services in each of the past five years. [62942/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4082asked

4082. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to urgently examine a matter and allow for a path forward to diploma for students affected by the liquidation of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61111/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4082. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to urgently examine a matter and allow for a path forward to diploma for students affected by the liquidation of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61111/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4081asked

4081. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has commissioned research into the current market rents for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) units; to provide the breakdown of the numbers of those who are international students, EU/EEA students, and Irish students as a percentage of the total number of those renting PBSA units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61848/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4081. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has commissioned research into the current market rents for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) units; to provide the breakdown of the numbers of those who are international students, EU/EEA students, and Irish students as a percentage of the total number of those renting PBSA units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61848/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4080asked

4080. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether recurrent Exchequer funding has been approved or provisionally allocated for the proposed initial intake of students to the BSc (Hons) in Optometry at South East Technological University, Waterford in September 2027; if not, the date by which a decision on such funding must be made to permit recruitment and admission of students for the 2027/2028 academic year; and whether capital or other funding has been identified for the specialist teaching and clinical facilities required for the programme. [62522/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4080. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether recurrent Exchequer funding has been approved or provisionally allocated for the proposed initial intake of students to the BSc (Hons) in Optometry at South East Technological University, Waterford in September 2027; if not, the date by which a decision on such funding must be made to permit recruitment and admission of students for the 2027/2028 academic year; and whether capital or other funding has been identified for the specialist teaching and clinical facilities required for the programme. [62522/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4079asked

4079. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to consider the development of a youth exchange scheme with Canada allowing young people and second level schools to engage in such exchanges; and if he would make a statement on the matter. [59729/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4079. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to consider the development of a youth exchange scheme with Canada allowing young people and second level schools to engage in such exchanges; and if he would make a statement on the matter. [59729/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4078asked

4078. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount the management company of a facility (details supplied) charge students for service charges, utilities and so on; the amount which they pay for such services and utilities; if he is furnished with annual accounts from the company or if they are available elsewhere; if he will publish them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62460/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4078. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount the management company of a facility (details supplied) charge students for service charges, utilities and so on; the amount which they pay for such services and utilities; if he is furnished with annual accounts from the company or if they are available elsewhere; if he will publish them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62460/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4077asked

4077. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the implementation of a ‘second chance’ provision to ensure students undertaking a repeat year or changing courses once can still access the free fees initiative, thereby avoiding financial penalties through higher fee rates, as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62607/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4077. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the implementation of a ‘second chance’ provision to ensure students undertaking a repeat year or changing courses once can still access the free fees initiative, thereby avoiding financial penalties through higher fee rates, as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62607/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4076asked

4076. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the specific actions and approvals required to enable the proposed BSc (Hons) in Optometry at South East Technological University, Waterford to accept its first student intake in September 2027. [62521/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4076. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the specific actions and approvals required to enable the proposed BSc (Hons) in Optometry at South East Technological University, Waterford to accept its first student intake in September 2027. [62521/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4075asked

4075. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will revert directly to the person raising these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62226/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4075. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will revert directly to the person raising these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62226/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4074asked

4074. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount allocated to Skillnet Ireland in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026; the accumulated surplus in the National Training Fund at the end of each of those years, in tabular form; the amount allocated in each of those years to networks serving the independent broadcasting sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62056/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4074. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount allocated to Skillnet Ireland in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026; the accumulated surplus in the National Training Fund at the end of each of those years, in tabular form; the amount allocated in each of those years to networks serving the independent broadcasting sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62056/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4073asked

4073. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to ensure that projects (details supplied) are adequately funded. [61987/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4073. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to ensure that projects (details supplied) are adequately funded. [61987/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4072asked

4072. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding any review ongoing within his Department in relation to the refusal of visas for Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61525/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4072. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding any review ongoing within his Department in relation to the refusal of visas for Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61525/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4071asked

4071. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding any engagement he has had with Higher Education facilities in relation to the approval of visa applications made by Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61523/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4071. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding any engagement he has had with Higher Education facilities in relation to the approval of visa applications made by Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61523/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4070asked

4070. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding any engagement he has had with the Minister for Justice; Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the refusal of visas for Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61528/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4070. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding any engagement he has had with the Minister for Justice; Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the refusal of visas for Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61528/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4069asked

4069. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61578/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4069. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61578/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4068asked

4068. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to alleviate the ever-increasing costs of attending third level education for students and their families; the measures he has taken or will take to prevent the increasing of service charges beyond the rate of inflation or market price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61455/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4068. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to alleviate the ever-increasing costs of attending third level education for students and their families; the measures he has taken or will take to prevent the increasing of service charges beyond the rate of inflation or market price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61455/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4067asked

4067. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the financial supports available to a student (details supplied) to assist them with the ever-increasing costs of attending third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61459/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4067. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the financial supports available to a student (details supplied) to assist them with the ever-increasing costs of attending third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61459/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4066asked

4066. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to consider introducing a SUSI ‘hardship’ or ‘exceptional circumstances’ assessment for families who fall outside the standard grant thresholds but can demonstrate that their disposable income, after essential household and educational costs, is insufficient to support a student through higher education; the consideration that has been given to such a mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61529/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4066. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to consider introducing a SUSI ‘hardship’ or ‘exceptional circumstances’ assessment for families who fall outside the standard grant thresholds but can demonstrate that their disposable income, after essential household and educational costs, is insufficient to support a student through higher education; the consideration that has been given to such a mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61529/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4065asked

4065. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he will undertake a fundamental review of the SUSI means-testing methodology, with particular regard to the treatment of student earnings, the financial circumstances of middle-income families, the treatment of self-employed income and the extent to which the current thresholds reflect the actual cost of higher education; whether he will consider introducing a student income disregard in order that students are not financially penalised for working to support themselves through college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61531/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4065. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he will undertake a fundamental review of the SUSI means-testing methodology, with particular regard to the treatment of student earnings, the financial circumstances of middle-income families, the treatment of self-employed income and the extent to which the current thresholds reflect the actual cost of higher education; whether he will consider introducing a student income disregard in order that students are not financially penalised for working to support themselves through college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61531/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4064asked

4064. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the SUSI income thresholds were last comprehensively reviewed against actual student living costs; the cost-of-living data used in that review; whether he will commission an updated assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61532/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4064. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the SUSI income thresholds were last comprehensively reviewed against actual student living costs; the cost-of-living data used in that review; whether he will commission an updated assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61532/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4063asked

4063. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the assessment his Department has made on the number of SUSI-supported students who undertake part-time employment during the academic year; whether it has examined if SUSI eligibility discourages students from taking employment; if he will consider introducing a student earnings disregard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61533/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4063. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the assessment his Department has made on the number of SUSI-supported students who undertake part-time employment during the academic year; whether it has examined if SUSI eligibility discourages students from taking employment; if he will consider introducing a student earnings disregard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61533/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4062asked

4062. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which income earned by students during the summer period is treated in SUSI assessments; if he accepts that summer employment is frequently undertaken specifically to meet educational and living costs; if he will consider excluding a proportion of summer earnings from means testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61534/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4062. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which income earned by students during the summer period is treated in SUSI assessments; if he accepts that summer employment is frequently undertaken specifically to meet educational and living costs; if he will consider excluding a proportion of summer earnings from means testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61534/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4061asked

4061. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions he will take to address concerns related to the approval of visa applications made by Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61520/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4061. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions he will take to address concerns related to the approval of visa applications made by Palestinian students (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61520/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4060asked

4060. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a person has visited a school (details supplied) to date in 2026; and if so the purpose of the visit. [61510/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4060. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a person has visited a school (details supplied) to date in 2026; and if so the purpose of the visit. [61510/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4059asked

4059. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a person in County Laois (details supplied) is not being offered a full time tutoring contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60287/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4059. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a person in County Laois (details supplied) is not being offered a full time tutoring contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60287/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4058asked

4058. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for a detailed up-to-date report on a site (details supplied) in Killarney which is earmarked for development as a training college for the hospitality industry; if this project will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60508/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4058. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for a detailed up-to-date report on a site (details supplied) in Killarney which is earmarked for development as a training college for the hospitality industry; if this project will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60508/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4057asked

4057. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on progress to meet his commitments under the National Human Rights Strategy for disabled people; the measures taken since the strategy was introduced; the key metrics identified to measure progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60739/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4057. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on progress to meet his commitments under the National Human Rights Strategy for disabled people; the measures taken since the strategy was introduced; the key metrics identified to measure progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60739/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4056asked

4056. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the expenditure incurred by his Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61342/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4056. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the expenditure incurred by his Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61342/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4055asked

4055. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if assistance will be provided in relation to the recent liquidation of a training college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60807/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4055. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if assistance will be provided in relation to the recent liquidation of a training college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60807/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4054asked

4054. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61359/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4054. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61359/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4053asked

4053. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department has had with organisations (details supplied) and relevant accreditation bodies following the closure of a facility and the proposed creditors’ voluntary liquidation; the protections or supports available to students who have paid fees and completed different elements of their programmes; whether students will be able to have work already completed recognised and progress towards completion of their qualifications; the recourse that is available to students where their qualification cannot be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60950/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4053. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department has had with organisations (details supplied) and relevant accreditation bodies following the closure of a facility and the proposed creditors’ voluntary liquidation; the protections or supports available to students who have paid fees and completed different elements of their programmes; whether students will be able to have work already completed recognised and progress towards completion of their qualifications; the recourse that is available to students where their qualification cannot be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60950/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4052asked

4052. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Government of Ireland scholarships granted for 2026/2027; the country of origin of all recipients; if all recipients have obtained visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61120/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4052. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Government of Ireland scholarships granted for 2026/2027; the country of origin of all recipients; if all recipients have obtained visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61120/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4051asked

4051. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to address the concerns raised (details supplied) to research funding in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60137/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4051. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to address the concerns raised (details supplied) to research funding in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60137/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4050asked

4050. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of pipe fitting apprentices who registered their four year apprenticeships in 2022; the number completed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61245/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4050. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of pipe fitting apprentices who registered their four year apprenticeships in 2022; the number completed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61245/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4049asked

4049. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the average time it took from Phase 1 to completion each apprenticeship, by trade in County Louth in 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61246/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4049. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the average time it took from Phase 1 to completion each apprenticeship, by trade in County Louth in 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61246/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4048asked

4048. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports available for students undertaking Level 9 postgraduate qualification in play therapy, as the course is only available part time in Ireland (details supplied); if not, will he make supports for such courses available to participating students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59854/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4048. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports available for students undertaking Level 9 postgraduate qualification in play therapy, as the course is only available part time in Ireland (details supplied); if not, will he make supports for such courses available to participating students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59854/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4047asked

4047. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of FOI requests his Department, and each agency under his auspices, received in each year 2020 to 2025, and to date in 2026; the number that were refused on original decision; the number for which reviews were sought and the number of those reviews whereby the original decision was amended; the number for which subsequent appeals were submitted; the number of those appeals which resulted in an amendment to the original decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61045/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4047. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of FOI requests his Department, and each agency under his auspices, received in each year 2020 to 2025, and to date in 2026; the number that were refused on original decision; the number for which reviews were sought and the number of those reviews whereby the original decision was amended; the number for which subsequent appeals were submitted; the number of those appeals which resulted in an amendment to the original decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61045/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4046asked

4046. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount his Department and Departmental agencies have spent in 2025 and to date in 2026 on social media and web advertising; the proportion this is of his Department's advertising budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60919/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4046. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount his Department and Departmental agencies have spent in 2025 and to date in 2026 on social media and web advertising; the proportion this is of his Department's advertising budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60919/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4045asked

4045. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether the proposed Public Engagement and Participatory Research Framework will define citizen science separately from public engagement and engaged research; the budget and opening date of any funding calls for 2027; whether individual citizens will be eligible to hold and administer awards hold primary responsibility for the scientific and technical direction of funded work; where definition, eligibility or scientific leadership has not been decided, the body responsible for deciding it, the consultation process and the date for the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60685/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4045. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether the proposed Public Engagement and Participatory Research Framework will define citizen science separately from public engagement and engaged research; the budget and opening date of any funding calls for 2027; whether individual citizens will be eligible to hold and administer awards hold primary responsibility for the scientific and technical direction of funded work; where definition, eligibility or scientific leadership has not been decided, the body responsible for deciding it, the consultation process and the date for the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60685/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4044asked

4044. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to confirm whether an individual who is not employed by or affiliated to a research body may be recognised as a research actor for the purposes of that group and of any resulting funding arrangements for the external stakeholder working group (details supplied); where any matter has not yet been determined, the body responsible for deciding it and the date by which it will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60684/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4044. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to confirm whether an individual who is not employed by or affiliated to a research body may be recognised as a research actor for the purposes of that group and of any resulting funding arrangements for the external stakeholder working group (details supplied); where any matter has not yet been determined, the body responsible for deciding it and the date by which it will be decided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60684/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4043asked

4043. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the planned date to establish an external stakeholder working group by end of 2026 (details supplied); the number of seats; the nomination or expression-of-interest process and dates; the selection criteria and appointing authority; the number of seats allocated to representatives of practitioners and organisations operating outside universities and public research bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60683/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4043. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the planned date to establish an external stakeholder working group by end of 2026 (details supplied); the number of seats; the nomination or expression-of-interest process and dates; the selection criteria and appointing authority; the number of seats allocated to representatives of practitioners and organisations operating outside universities and public research bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60683/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4042asked

4042. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether Ireland has proposed the inclusion of citizen science or citizen-generated data in the Council Conclusions being advanced during its Presidency (details supplied); the date and Council body each such proposal was made in; the policy outcome sought; the current status of each; the citizen science practitioners consulted; the Departmental steps taken to generate research, innovation and socio-economic value from data collected by members of the public using personal devices; if Ireland has proposed no such language, to confirm that position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60682/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4042. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether Ireland has proposed the inclusion of citizen science or citizen-generated data in the Council Conclusions being advanced during its Presidency (details supplied); the date and Council body each such proposal was made in; the policy outcome sought; the current status of each; the citizen science practitioners consulted; the Departmental steps taken to generate research, innovation and socio-economic value from data collected by members of the public using personal devices; if Ireland has proposed no such language, to confirm that position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60682/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4041asked

4041. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to confirm both in percentage and in clear monetary terms the value of the ‘levy’ on his Department's expenditure, that was required to be communicated to the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation on or before the deadline of 17 July 2026, (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60667/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4041. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to confirm both in percentage and in clear monetary terms the value of the ‘levy’ on his Department's expenditure, that was required to be communicated to the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation on or before the deadline of 17 July 2026, (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60667/26]

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