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Jen Cummins Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
728. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase the support for students with mild general learning difficulties in third level education. [69884/26]
Jen Cummins Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
729. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase the support for autistic students in third level education. [69882/26]
Jen Cummins Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
730. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase the support for dyslexic students in third level education. [69881/26]
Ivana Bacik Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
731. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures his Department is taking to address the growing affordability crisis facing students in third-level education, particularly in relation to the escalating cost of student accommodation; and the measures his Department intends to make to ensure that young people can access and fully participate in …
Brian Brennan Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
733. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing delays in registration of students at Technological University Dublin following on from issues with result delays earlier this year; and the action that has been taken to resolve this issue. [70354/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
895. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the planned graduate entry medicine loan scheme or other schemes of financial support for such students. [68228/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
896. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the financial measures to support students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies; and the number of such students who received these supports in 2025-2026. [68226/26]
John Paul O'Shea Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
897. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the protections in place for students undertaking higher or further education programmes delivered by private or overseas education and training providers where a provider ceases trading or enters liquidation; whether students are protected against losing substantial fees or being left without a route to…
John Paul O'Shea Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
898. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the protections or avenues of redress available to students in Ireland who have paid substantial fees towards play therapy qualifications delivered through the academy of play and child psychotherapy, which has entered voluntary liquidation; whether his Department can assist affected students in identify…
John Paul O'Shea Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
899. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department is aware that students who were due to commence play therapy training in Cork in September 2026 following the liquidation of an organisation (details supplied); the discussions he has had with University College Cork and other relevant bodies regarding a pathway for these students …
John Paul O'Shea Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
900. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the discussions his Department have had with organisations (details supplied) and other relevant higher education and professional bodies regarding arrangements to allow students to complete their qualifications, including clinical placements, supervision and assessments; and whether he is satisfied that…
John Paul O'Shea Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
901. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department has had with organisations (details supplied) and other relevant bodies following the voluntary liquidation in August 2026, which has left more than 100 students in Ireland facing uncertainty regarding their qualifications, clinical placements and fees paid; and the guidance…
Ivana Bacik Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
902. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the extent to which the estimated annual funding gap of €307 million identified in 'Funding the Future' May 2022 has been addressed; the reason for the full funding requirement has not yet been met; the total estimated annual funding shortall facing the higher education sector, taking into account the outstan…
Ivana Bacik Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
903. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the growth in student enrolments across the higher education sector in each year since 2022; the number of additional student places funded by the State in each year since 2022; the total Exchequer funding allocated in respect of demographic growth in each year since 2022, in tabular form; and the proportion …
John Paul O'Shea Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
914. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider establishing or facilitating a coordinated engagement between the affected students, the University of Chichester, University College Cork, the relevant professional bodies and the liquidators of the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy, with a view to identifying a practical pathw…
Jen Cummins Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
917. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reasons the level of additional funding provided to address the Funding the Future funding gap has reduced in recent budgets; the reasons the multiannual funding commitments announced in Budget 2025 in respect of closing that funding gap were not fully reflected in Budget 2026; whether he remains committe…
Danny Healy-Rae Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
918. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to review correspondence (details supplied) regarding students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68547/26]
Donna McGettigan Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
920. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for capital investment in higher education facilities in county Leitrim over the next three years. [68644/26]
Ivana Bacik Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
926. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the growth in student enrolments across the higher education sector in each year since 2022, in tabular form; the number of additional student places funded by the State in each year since 2022, in tabular form; the total Exchequer funding allocated in respect of demographic growth in each year sin…
Thomas Gould Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
438. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students expected to enrol in Cork universities in September. [54165/26]
Seán Kyne Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
919. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which the UK rejoining the Erasmus Programme will affect Irish students presently studying or wishing to study abroad; whether it will be of benefit to Masters students wishing to study in the UK, and particularly in Scotland; the other supports there may be for Masters students studying in the UK; a…
Malcolm Byrne Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
926. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the range of further education and training opportunities available to young persons on leaving school, including leaving school early, in the areas of Gorey and Courtown/Riverchapel, County Wexford. [53233/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
927. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the range of further education and training opportunities available to young persons on leaving school, including leaving school early, in Arklow, County Wicklow. [53234/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
933. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures taken to support the higher education sector since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53481/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
934. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures taken to support the further education sector since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53482/26]