Parliamentary questions

889. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated full-year cost of ensuring all postgraduate research students receive a full-year €30,000 stipend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51353/26]

890. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware that an English language school (details supplied) has closed down recently; the action that can be taken to prevent these sudden closures of schools; and if he is aware if the school had learner protection insurance in place. [51412/26]

891. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason an applicant (details supplied) was deemed ineligible for DARE on the basis of not having a diagnosis of dyslexia and therefore, not meeting the “evidence of disability criteria” specifically stated as “dyslexia/significant literacy difficulties, when the application included…

892. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the web link to his Department’s Q2 2026 published report of purchase orders/payments over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; to confirm the date on which this report was published; and, if it has not yet been published, the planned publication…

893. 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51627/26]

894. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he will consider taking mortgage or rental outgoings into account when calculating eligibility for SUSI payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51640/26]

895. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to list each funding instrument, PhD programme, fellowship, award, public engagement programme or research infrastructure programme under his Department or Research Ireland, that has supported citizen science, citizen-generated data, public participation in data collection, or open-so…

896. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the options available to a person (details supplied) to allow them to complete their education course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51667/26]

897. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 966 of 17 June 2025, the reason only 30 of the 45 SALI posts have been funded (details supplied); the steps his Department is taking to ensure that they are continued; the way in which the level of support provided to them will be monitored during…

898. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the 2025 and 2026 Capital Budget Allocation for SOLAS, in tabular form. [51712/26]

899. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when he last visited Letterkenny Atlantic Technological University; and the purpose of the visit. [51713/26]

900. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 434 of 19 June 2025, if he will provide an update on the proposed Strategic Infrastructure Upgrade Fund (SIUF) project; whether the Stage 1 Report submitted by the ETB design team and reviewed by SOLAS has now been approved by his Department; whet…

901. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total cost of engagement with a company (details supplied) in each of the years 2020 to 2025, across his Department, by project, year and value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51768/26]

902. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total cost of engagement with a company (details supplied) in each of the years 2020 to 2025, across his Department, by project, year and value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51786/26]

903. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total cost of engagement with a company (details supplied) in each of the years 2020 to 2025, across his Department, by project, year and value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51804/26]

81. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to carry out a full review of the technological universities to ensure that they are reaching the targets set out for them when they were established. [49642/26]

82. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to reduce fees for this coming academic year ahead of the summer break, CAO results and planning for the academic year ahead. [50685/26]

83. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to review the issue of commuter student terminology; and to recognise the poor experience of many commuter students in the higher education system. [49643/26]

84. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which apprenticeship provision to the higher education sector is funded; and whether his Department expects the funding in question will be used to increase administrative and support staffing in line with the growth in apprentice numbers and the recruitment of additional lectur…

85. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he will intervene urgently to address the concerns raised by petitioners, unions and academic bodies in a recently published open letter (details supplied), by immediately providing ring-fenced funding for non-commercial research. [50756/26]

86. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether all universities providing courses for students with intellectual disabilities and autism have access to job coaching services aimed at improving employment outcomes; if gaps exist, whether measures are being considered to appoint dedicated job coaches; the timeframe for such in…

87. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reforms he plans on implementing to increase take-up of craft apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50241/26]

88. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science given the growth in apprenticeships in Ireland if he is considering plans to introduce a CAO-type application process to secure an apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50207/26]

89. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress being made in expanding lifelong learning opportunities to support people in upskilling and reskilling throughout their working lives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50028/26]

90. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of training and education places available across further and higher education, apprenticeships and upskilling programmes aimed at developing the workforce required to deliver energy-efficient homes, including retrofitting, construction and related trades; and if he will make a …