Parliamentary questions

142. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether consideration is being given to expanding the Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH 4) to ensure that every region has at least one higher education institution offering a dedicated programme for students with intellectual disabilities; the timeline for any such expansi…

143. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on student accommodation in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48948/26]

144. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will report on the output of the recent national skills roundtable talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50092/26]

145. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the work being carried out in his Department to further streamline cross-Border further and higher education anomalies, including the recognition of awards and the engagement by the CAO system with students from the North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49775/26]

146. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which job coaching supports are currently available within the 11 universities delivering programmes for persons with intellectual disabilities and autism; whether such supports include dedicated job coaches to assist participants in securing employment; if not, whether t…

147. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the timeline on the proposed stakeholder consultation and subsequent publication of the review of specialist training provision, STP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50198/26]

148. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on improving access to graduate entry medicine programmes. [49861/26]

149. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the roll out of aiready.ie; and his plans for future development. [49862/26]

150. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he has met representatives of UCC or Munster Technological University about the possibility of a campus on the north side of Cork city. [49385/26]

151. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the progress of the South East Technological University, SETU, Wexford campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50299/26]

152. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of student accommodation units that are now under construction and owned by third level institutions; the details of location of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49818/26]

153. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures he is taking to expand access to third level education places, particularly in light of increasing demand from school leavers in regions such as Galway; and whether he will outline any planned increases in capacity across universities and further education institutions. [5018…

154. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will support the City of Dublin Education and Training Board to open up additional spaces on specialist training courses operated by the National Learning Network, which is currently capped due to available funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50197/26]

155. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the proportion of HEA or SOLAS-funded programmes that incorporate sustainability, green approaches or green skills in their delivery; the way in which this is being tracked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50084/26]

156. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken to address the cost of attending third level education, including accommodation and student contribution fees; and whether he will provide an update on any supports available to students and families experiencing financial pressure in accessing higher education. [501…

549. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to expedite a SUSI application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50357/26]

550. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to ensure capacity across the further and higher education sector for the 19% increase of students he is projecting by 2034. [50686/26]

551. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider locating the proposed physical national skills training hub for offshore wind in Cahersiveen, south Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44565/26]

552. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the delays affecting apprentices in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; and the reasons for those delays. [50531/26]

553. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the average length of time it is currently taking to complete the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship, compared with the intended duration of the programme. [50532/26]

554. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that are currently in place to address delays in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; and to ensure that apprentices can progress through each phase within the expected timeframe. [50533/26]

555. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices that are currently awaiting progression to the next phase of the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship, and the average waiting time involved. [50534/26]

556. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the ongoing delays affecting apprentices in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; the reasons for those delays; the actions being taken to restore normal progression through the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50535/26]

557. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps in place to address delays in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; the additional measures that are planned; and when those measures are expected to reduce waiting times. [50537/26]

558. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship that are awaiting progression to the next phase; the average waiting time involved; and the number who have been waiting longer than the expected timeframe. [50538/26]