3424. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the Skillnet SME incentivisation scheme will be launched; and the reason for the delay in launching the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44081/25]
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3428. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the student contribution fee for September 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44363/25]
1035. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current status of the introduction of the Test Event Notification and Results Capture System (TENRCS) for apprenticeship programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39528/25]
1036. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding committed by SOLAS towards Test Event Notification and Results Capture System electronic marking system for adult and apprenticeships programs, the breakdown of the spend; the amount allocated to the company procured to design, test and install the program; the estimated overall cost in addition…
1037. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to examine the provision of the personal assistants initiative for persons with a disability in third level institutions to ensure consistency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39530/25]
1038. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to develop and promote projects which build links and understanding with other EU capitals and regions in the fields of culture, education, research and innovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39531/25]
1039. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to continue to provide and broaden funding for research bodies or institutions which have an independent cross-border studies agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39532/25]
1040. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to create research fellowships to strengthen Ireland’s appeal to top-tier academic and research talent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39533/25]
1041. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to ensure that distinct funding programmes for research in the humanities and social sciences are maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39534/25]
1042. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to implement the Autism Innovation Strategy and ensure the development of a successor strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39537/25]
264. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if adequate funding will be allocated in order that there can be full and proper provision of adult education, with regard to adult educators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38260/25]
97. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the programme for Government commitment to continue to reduce the student contribution fee over the lifetime of the Government, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37316/25]
102. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for a renewed action plan to succeed the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025; if the new action plan will have a focus on apprentice wages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37310/25]
145. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement he and his Department have had with stakeholders regarding pay rates for PhD researchers students, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37314/25]
149. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plan for a renewed action plan to succeed the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025; if the new action plan will have a focus on apprenticeships through local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37311/25]
156. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the programme for Government commitment to ensure student accommodation leases align with the academic year, making it easier for students to secure housing only for the months they need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37313/25]
1235. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of removing the mature dependent section of SUSI treating all over the age of 23 as independent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23574/25]
1236. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how many students would become eligible for SUSI if the student earnings was removed, and how much this would cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23575/25]
1237. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of paying all apprentices a living wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23576/25]
1238. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of reducing all international fees by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23578/25]
1239. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of allowing SUSI to cover micro credentials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23579/25]
1240. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of increasing the criteria of the special rate of SUSI for all those earning under €50,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23580/25]
1263. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of increasing the SUSI postgraduate contribution to €10,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24177/25]
1264. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost to allow anyone over the age of 18 to be eligible to be assessed as an independent student if they meet all other criteria in SUSI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24179/25]
1265. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost so SUSI covered100% of postgraduate fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24180/25]