161. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a disparity in pay exists in how some apprentices are supported during their off-the-job phases of their training, that is, engineering metal fabrication apprentices are paid according to outdated 2016 training allowance rates, while construction metal fabrication apprentices receive the up…
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162. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans in place to increase the number of degree courses for occupational therapy and speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37632/25]
163. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress of the expansion of apprenticeships since the publication of the action plan on apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37404/25]
164. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will make specific capital funding commitments to deliver the South East Technological University strategic plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37402/25]
165. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will make a strong case to Cabinet to retain the cost-of-living reduction of €1,000 for student fees in budget 2026 and to making this welcome initiative a permanent feature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37570/25]
166. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to consider Ireland’s potential membership of the European Infrastructure for Translational Medicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37612/25]
167. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline any additional supports being considered to assist students with disabilities in their transition from secondary to third level education, particularly in areas such as academic supports, accessibility, accommodation and mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [376…
168. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline the steps being taken to integrate green skills across further and higher education programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37562/25]
169. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the action he is taking to ensure there is an increase in qualified people coming into the workforce, in particular those required in essential services such as dentistry, dental hygienists, radiology and radiation therapists, in order to meet the needs of citizens, in view of the fact the population of the co…
170. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the new building for Dunboyne College of Further Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37298/25]
171. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Taoiseach the number of the seven external experts appointed or to be appointed to the new disability unit in his Department that have lived experience of disability in Ireland. [36919/25]
172. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach the total value of trade in goods and services between Ireland and Russia in each of the years 2020 to 2024, inclusive; the major sectors for that trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36982/25]
173. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Taoiseach his Department’s expenditure on hairstyling, make-up, personal grooming and general cosmetic expenses, in each of the years 2015 to 2025, in tabular form. [37003/25]
174. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Taoiseach his Department’s expenditure on beauticians, make-up artists or hairdressing professionals, stylists or personal shoppers, specifying if such expenditure was on a contract or retainer fee basis, in each of the years 2015 to 2025, in tabular form. [37022/25]
175. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Taoiseach his expenditure on advertising, detailing the objective, duration, media platforms, advertising agency or agencies, and cost of each advertising campaign, in each of the years 2015 to 2025. [37040/25]
176. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Taoiseach his Department's expenditure on media training in each of the years 2015 to 2025; the firms contracted to provide training; and the position or grade of those availing of training, for example, Minister, Secretary General, principal officer and so on. [37057/25]
177. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Taoiseach his Department's expenditure on media consultancy in each of the years 2015 to 2025; the consultancy firms involved; and the nature of each contract, in tabular form. [37075/25]
178. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach the number of purchase orders processed by his Department in 2023 that were not included in the published reports of purchase orders over €20,000; the number of purchase orders excluded due to their value falling below the €20,000 threshold, and the total combined value of those purchase orders; and the number of purchase orders excluded because they related to transaction…
179. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach to outline his engagements during the UN Ocean Climate Summit in Nice. [37356/25]
180. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the climate action plan progress reports for the remainder of 2024 will be published. [37358/25]
181. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach the value of both imports and exports of trade in both goods and services between Ireland and the occupied Palestinian territories in each of the years 2021 to 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37493/25]
182. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Taoiseach the amount of the €550 million allocated from the shared island fund drawn down to date; and the means by which his Department manages and tracks this. [37784/25]
183. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. [36907/25]
184. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussions with Members of the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to North-South issues. [36908/25]
185. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his Department’s expenditure on hairstyling, make-up, personal grooming and general cosmetic expenses, in each of the years 2015 to 2025, in tabular form. [36995/25]