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Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the retrofitting of the FET sector; to provide the breakdown of the €8 million allocation that was recently announced that has been awarded; the amount that has been drawn down; the number of projects this will fund; the average value of each award; the targets including the number of retrofits completed overall and the targeted number for retrofits to a B2 standard or higher, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67795/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

259. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the retrofitting of the FET sector; to provide the breakdown of the €8 million allocation that was recently announced that has been awarded; the amount that has been drawn down; the number of projects this will fund; the average value of each award; the targets including the number of retrofits completed overall and the targeted number for retrofits to a B2 standard or higher, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67795/25]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans to support digital literacy and improve access to online services for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64109/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

258. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans to support digital literacy and improve access to online services for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64109/25]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he has met with UCC and MTU and discussed the need for a northside university campus in Cork city. [67566/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

257. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he has met with UCC and MTU and discussed the need for a northside university campus in Cork city. [67566/25]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which her Department is strengthening the commercialisation of publicly funded research to ensure more innovations and jobs are retained in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67807/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

256. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which her Department is strengthening the commercialisation of publicly funded research to ensure more innovations and jobs are retained in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67807/25]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review the impact of increasing number of international students on the availability of places for Irish students, given that universities are under pressure to accept higher-paying non-EU students to offset chronic underfunding; the steps that will be taken to ensure Irish students are not disadvantaged in admissions while maintaining Ireland’s reputation as an international education hub. [67839/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

255. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review the impact of increasing number of international students on the availability of places for Irish students, given that universities are under pressure to accept higher-paying non-EU students to offset chronic underfunding; the steps that will be taken to ensure Irish students are not disadvantaged in admissions while maintaining Ireland’s reputation as an international education hub. [67839/25]

Question· oralPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the progress of the review of personal assistance services funded from the fund for students with disabilities across tertiary education settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67773/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

254. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the progress of the review of personal assistance services funded from the fund for students with disabilities across tertiary education settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67773/25]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the role his Department will play to ensure that there are enough construction workers with the necessary skills to balance the competing priorities of building the Metrolink without placing housing targets at risk, which will require the construction of houses as well the building out the electricity grid and wastewater infrastructure; if he has met with the Ministers of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage or Transport to discuss this; if he has met with the Taoiseach to discuss this; the plans and/or targets that have been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67796/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

253. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the role his Department will play to ensure that there are enough construction workers with the necessary skills to balance the competing priorities of building the Metrolink without placing housing targets at risk, which will require the construction of houses as well the building out the electricity grid and wastewater infrastructure; if he has met with the Ministers of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage or Transport to discuss this; if he has met with the Taoiseach to discuss this; the plans and/or targets that have been agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67796/25]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on plans to expand further education and training provision in Macroom, particularly in light of the town’s growth following the bypass; if his Department will prioritise new courses and facilities to support local employment and enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67267/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

252. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on plans to expand further education and training provision in Macroom, particularly in light of the town’s growth following the bypass; if his Department will prioritise new courses and facilities to support local employment and enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67267/25]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of persons who did not take up their CEO offer of a university course in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67804/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

251. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of persons who did not take up their CEO offer of a university course in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67804/25]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide details the length of the waiting list for off-the-job training, for craft apprenticeships, by category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67788/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

250. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide details the length of the waiting list for off-the-job training, for craft apprenticeships, by category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67788/25]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he can provide an update on the Programme for Government target of 12,500 annual apprenticeship registrations; the efforts his Department is making to promote apprenticeships to school leavers given the urgent need for them in the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66417/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

249. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he can provide an update on the Programme for Government target of 12,500 annual apprenticeship registrations; the efforts his Department is making to promote apprenticeships to school leavers given the urgent need for them in the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66417/25]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the support his Department provides to Skillnet Ireland. [67599/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

248. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the support his Department provides to Skillnet Ireland. [67599/25]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which his Department is preparing Ireland's workforce for the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. [67772/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

247. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which his Department is preparing Ireland's workforce for the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. [67772/25]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department is taking to increase participation in higher education by members of the Travelling community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67803/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

246. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department is taking to increase participation in higher education by members of the Travelling community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67803/25]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the new student accommodation strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67567/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

245. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the new student accommodation strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67567/25]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken by his Department to expand the number in apprenticeships and encourage more young people to take up apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67777/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

244. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken by his Department to expand the number in apprenticeships and encourage more young people to take up apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67777/25]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the planned additional course provision in high demand areas such as medicine, pharmacy and nursing. [67598/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

243. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the planned additional course provision in high demand areas such as medicine, pharmacy and nursing. [67598/25]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will maintain the recent reduction in the student contribution fee; his plans to reduce costs for students, including postgraduate supports given rising living expenses and accommodation costs; and if additional funding will be allocated to the student assistance fund to meet growing demand. [67840/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

242. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will maintain the recent reduction in the student contribution fee; his plans to reduce costs for students, including postgraduate supports given rising living expenses and accommodation costs; and if additional funding will be allocated to the student assistance fund to meet growing demand. [67840/25]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the outcomes of the various student accommodation programmes he has initiated, including the student accommodation strategy, to date, and how these investments are improving affordability and regional balance in higher-education provision. [67828/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

241. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the outcomes of the various student accommodation programmes he has initiated, including the student accommodation strategy, to date, and how these investments are improving affordability and regional balance in higher-education provision. [67828/25]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on a new building for Dunboyne College of Further Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67258/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

240. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on a new building for Dunboyne College of Further Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67258/25]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of and proportion of undergraduate students who receive support from SUSI to cover 100% student contribution, the number who receive support to cover 50% student contribution, and the number who receive €500 student contribution, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67830/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

239. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of and proportion of undergraduate students who receive support from SUSI to cover 100% student contribution, the number who receive support to cover 50% student contribution, and the number who receive €500 student contribution, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67830/25]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase student accommodation delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67822/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

238. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase student accommodation delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67822/25]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to expand affordable student accommodation in the Cork region, especially for learners commuting long distances to Cork city or undertaking courses in regional further-education colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67778/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

237. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to expand affordable student accommodation in the Cork region, especially for learners commuting long distances to Cork city or undertaking courses in regional further-education colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67778/25]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions he has taken to ensure apprentices can receive off-the-job training at a location near their home. [67565/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

236. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions he has taken to ensure apprentices can receive off-the-job training at a location near their home. [67565/25]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the up-to-date position on reducing delays for craft apprenticeships under phases 4 and 6 off-the-job training placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67563/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

235. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the up-to-date position on reducing delays for craft apprenticeships under phases 4 and 6 off-the-job training placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67563/25]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to extensive waiting lists for mental health supports in third level institutions; the actions he will take to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66813/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

234. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to extensive waiting lists for mental health supports in third level institutions; the actions he will take to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66813/25]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the National Student Accommodation Strategy 2025 to 2035 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67564/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

233. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the National Student Accommodation Strategy 2025 to 2035 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67564/25]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science ask the Minister his views on the need to create a student finance model that would provide interest free loans to students that do not qualify for SUSI grants, to support the associated costs of attending third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66812/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

232. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science ask the Minister his views on the need to create a student finance model that would provide interest free loans to students that do not qualify for SUSI grants, to support the associated costs of attending third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66812/25]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a college (details supplied) will be considered eligible for capital investment support; if his Department has examined options to align the college with an appropriate public body or higher education institution in order that it may access such funding; if he will consider facilitating access to capital investment through Atlantic Technological University or another suitable mechanism, in recognition of the college’s contribution to agricultural education and regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67829/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

231. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a college (details supplied) will be considered eligible for capital investment support; if his Department has examined options to align the college with an appropriate public body or higher education institution in order that it may access such funding; if he will consider facilitating access to capital investment through Atlantic Technological University or another suitable mechanism, in recognition of the college’s contribution to agricultural education and regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67829/25]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline Ireland's progress in international research collaboration during 2025, including developments on CERN and the EU Quantum Pact. [67776/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

230. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline Ireland's progress in international research collaboration during 2025, including developments on CERN and the EU Quantum Pact. [67776/25]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken to accelerate delivery of new FET infrastructure given the growing demand for apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67802/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

229. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken to accelerate delivery of new FET infrastructure given the growing demand for apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67802/25]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding available to his Department in 2026 for capital development in the further education sector; the projects that will progress in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67811/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

228. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding available to his Department in 2026 for capital development in the further education sector; the projects that will progress in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67811/25]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on progress in securing and deploying the €4.55 billion capital envelope under the National Development Plan 2026–2030, including delivery of both a new research infrastructure programme and new higher and further education infrastructure projects nationwide. [67813/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

227. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on progress in securing and deploying the €4.55 billion capital envelope under the National Development Plan 2026–2030, including delivery of both a new research infrastructure programme and new higher and further education infrastructure projects nationwide. [67813/25]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to detail the planned operation of the new veterinary colleges, and what it will mean for Irish students and for regional growth and activity. [67771/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

226. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to detail the planned operation of the new veterinary colleges, and what it will mean for Irish students and for regional growth and activity. [67771/25]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress his Department is making in supporting research that assists in meeting climate goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67786/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

225. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress his Department is making in supporting research that assists in meeting climate goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67786/25]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the date for the publication of the updated National Student Accommodation Strategy (2025-2035), which he committed to publish in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67789/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

224. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the date for the publication of the updated National Student Accommodation Strategy (2025-2035), which he committed to publish in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67789/25]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which the €750 million INSPIRE programme for research infrastructure will be distributed across universities; and if additional measures will be introduced to expand postgraduate scholarship opportunities under the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, given its current success rate of only 18%. [67842/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

223. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which the €750 million INSPIRE programme for research infrastructure will be distributed across universities; and if additional measures will be introduced to expand postgraduate scholarship opportunities under the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, given its current success rate of only 18%. [67842/25]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the investment that will be delivered under the INSPIRE Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67785/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

222. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the investment that will be delivered under the INSPIRE Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67785/25]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the further actions he will take to increase craft apprenticeship participation given the additional funding allocated in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66416/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

221. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the further actions he will take to increase craft apprenticeship participation given the additional funding allocated in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66416/25]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which recent budget reforms to student supports, including the SUSI system and cost-of-education measures, reflect his approach to targeted support for learners from all backgrounds. [67827/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

220. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which recent budget reforms to student supports, including the SUSI system and cost-of-education measures, reflect his approach to targeted support for learners from all backgrounds. [67827/25]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress made on the provision of the personal assistants initiative for persons with a disability in third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67834/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

219. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress made on the provision of the personal assistants initiative for persons with a disability in third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67834/25]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to address the severe shortage of affordable student accommodation, given that demand for beds is projected to reach 90,000 this year while supply remains at approximately 50,000, and only 116 of the 3,700 promised beds have been delivered since 2022; and if he will commit to a timeline for delivering the remaining units and consider alternative models such as co-operative housing to alleviate the crisis. [67838/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

218. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to address the severe shortage of affordable student accommodation, given that demand for beds is projected to reach 90,000 this year while supply remains at approximately 50,000, and only 116 of the 3,700 promised beds have been delivered since 2022; and if he will commit to a timeline for delivering the remaining units and consider alternative models such as co-operative housing to alleviate the crisis. [67838/25]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions being taken to strengthen mental health supports in higher education institutions, given the increasing demand for counselling services and the implementation of the National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework; and if he will provide details of funding allocations and timelines for full rollout across all campuses. [67841/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

217. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions being taken to strengthen mental health supports in higher education institutions, given the increasing demand for counselling services and the implementation of the National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework; and if he will provide details of funding allocations and timelines for full rollout across all campuses. [67841/25]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase delivery of student accommodation in Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67823/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

216. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase delivery of student accommodation in Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67823/25]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progression pathways in place for disabled people who have completed their apprentices and are ready for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67259/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

215. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progression pathways in place for disabled people who have completed their apprentices and are ready for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67259/25]

Question· oralPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he will introduce a sectoral minimum wage of at least €30,000 for PhD researchers. [67836/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

214. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he will introduce a sectoral minimum wage of at least €30,000 for PhD researchers. [67836/25]

Question· oralPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an outline of the engagement there has been with his Department, Dundalk IT and Queen's University Belfast about their recent partnership to create Dundalk university college; the plans for the future development and enhancement of the partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67774/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

213. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an outline of the engagement there has been with his Department, Dundalk IT and Queen's University Belfast about their recent partnership to create Dundalk university college; the plans for the future development and enhancement of the partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67774/25]

Question· oralPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there are plans to vary, expand or deepen the Erasmus programme for third level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67790/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

212. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there are plans to vary, expand or deepen the Erasmus programme for third level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67790/25]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress being made to address the disparity in pay being felt by some craft apprentices during their off-the-job phases of training, that is, engineering craft apprentices being paid according to outdated 2016 training allowance rates, while construction craft apprentices receive the updated 2025 rates for the very same level of skill and commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67787/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

211. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress being made to address the disparity in pay being felt by some craft apprentices during their off-the-job phases of training, that is, engineering craft apprentices being paid according to outdated 2016 training allowance rates, while construction craft apprentices receive the updated 2025 rates for the very same level of skill and commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67787/25]

Question· oralPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the action that will be taken to increase the percentage of places available on the dental training course in UCC given that less than half are currently occupied by Irish students given the need for more dentists to reduce public waiting list in the south-west region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67263/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2025

210. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the action that will be taken to increase the percentage of places available on the dental training course in UCC given that less than half are currently occupied by Irish students given the need for more dentists to reduce public waiting list in the south-west region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67263/25]

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