1500. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the details of any contracts in place between his Department and agencies under his remit with a company (details supplied) known to have provided material support to the IDF in Gaza, which the Government considers to be guilty of genocide, since 2023. [64860/26]
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1501. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number and percentages of HEAR-DARE scheme applicants from fee-paying schools compared to those from DEIS schools, and other non-fee-paying schools, in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [64896/26]
1502. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students who applied to the HEAR-DARE scheme; and the number who were accepted and not accepted in each of the years from 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [64893/26]
1503. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measurable action he and the HEA will take to identify and support student carers, and to monitor their access, participation and outcomes, before the National Access Plan concludes in 2028. [64234/26]
1504. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of concerns regarding the removal or alteration of progression pathways from the BA home economics programme at St. Angela's College to professional master of education programmes. [64928/26]
1505. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a student (details supplied) cannot defer their third level course. [65334/26]
1506. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the veterinary medicine course offered in Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences is equivalent in terms of qualification to the veterinary medicine course offered in UCD; and if not, the reason for this. [65438/26]
1507. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in cases in which a building under his control is not wheelchair accessible, the reason for this; his plans to remedy this; and the timeline for measures to be completed. [65348/26]
1508. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether education and training boards, micro-credential programmes, lifelong learning initiatives or other further education and training funding streams may be utilised to support the delivery of specialist programmes in areas such as apiculture and pollinator conservation; and if he will make a statement …
1509. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has assessed the impact of funding pressures within the higher education sector on the viability of specialist or niche programmes, particularly those relating to biodiversity, environmental sustainability and rural skills development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6…
1510. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken by his Department to address the funding shortfall facing higher education institutions; the impact this shortfall is having on continuing and adult education programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65479/26]
1511. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding mechanisms that exist or are planned to support specialist educational programmes which contribute to national biodiversity, pollinator protection and environmental sustainability objectives, including programmes in apiculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65478/26]
1512. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the suspension of the Diploma in Apiculture programme at the University of Galway; whether any engagement has taken place between his Department and the university regarding the future provision of apiculture education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65477…
1513. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the wheelchair accessibility of all buildings under his control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65318/26]
1514. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the assessment his Department has made of the potential for converting vacant and disused buildings into affordable student accommodation; and the funding or incentives are available to facilitate such conversions. [64681/26]
1515. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused the SUSI grant. [65785/26]
1516. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for new apprenticeships to be offered in County Clare; and the timeframe to have them up and running. [65783/26]
1518. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding allocated to Coillte for the maintenance, upkeep and improvement of Derroura cycle trail, Connemara since 2020; if that funding has been spent on Derroura; where exactly the money has been spent; the reason the track is in such poor condition considering the State investment; and if his Department officials wi…
1519. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if an application (details supplied) will be reviewed and an update provided. [64703/26]
1520. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if any financial support has been provided to businesses whose primary activity is the retail of vaping products, e-cigarettes or nicotine inhaling products under the town and village renewal scheme, the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, or any related scheme administered by local authorities on behalf of his Depa…
1521. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his Department’s policy regarding the national Gaeltacht gallery; the funding awarded to the national Gaeltacht gallery in Gaoth Dobhair over the past five years; if there have been changes to the funding provided to the gallery; and if so, the reason for this. [64743/26]
1522. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the details of any contracts in place between his Department and agencies under his remit with a company (details supplied) known to have provided material support to the IDF in Gaza, which the Government considers to be guilty of genocide, since 2023. [64861/26]
1523. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of full-time IT specialists at the grade of higher executive officer based within his Department as of 7 September 2026, in tabular form. [65412/26]
1524. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht in cases in which a building under his control is not wheelchair accessible, the reason for this; his plans to remedy this; and the timeline for measures to be completed. [65353/26]
1525. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if there is any avenue available for community groups who had broadband supplied through the WIFI4EU programme to have the service expanded to cover additional parts of their facilities. [65372/26]