Third Level Education
An official questions-paper heading. 179 questions (17 oral, 162 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-02.
Questions under this heading, per month
Jan 2025Jul 2026
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| Month | Questions |
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| Jan 2025 | 4 |
| Feb 2025 | 10 |
| Mar 2025 | 3 |
| Apr 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 35 |
| Jun 2025 | 3 |
| Jul 2025 | 5 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | 11 |
| Dec 2025 | 15 |
| Jan 2026 | 24 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 8 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| Jun 2026 | 17 |
| Jul 2026 | 11 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Further and Higher Education | 173 |
| Education | 3 |
| Children | 1 |
| Environment | 1 |
| Social | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Third Level Education |
| 2026-07-02 | Third Level Education |
| 2026-06-23 | Third Level Education |
| 2026-05-12 | Third Level Education |
| 2026-04-23 | Third Level Education |
| 2026-04-23 | Third Level Education |
| 2026-01-29 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-12-11 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-12-11 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-12-11 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-12-11 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-12-11 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-07-08 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-07-08 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-05-22 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-05-22 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-03-27 | Third Level Education |
| 2025-03-27 | Third Level Education |
The questions
Conor D McGuinness
written
2025-05-13 · to Further and Higher Education
1232. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the ways his Department plans to monitor and support implementation of the CINNTE review recommendations at South East Technological University, given the review’s finding that while some progress has been made, significant challenges remain; and if he will make a statement on the…
Thomas Gould
written
2025-05-13 · to Further and Higher Education
1234. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he is aware of a proposal to close the Saint Vincent's, Sunday's Well, music department and relocate; the timeline for same; and the future plans for the building. [23571/25]
Aidan Farrelly
written
2025-04-30 · to Further and Higher Education
272. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of clinical psychologist courses and places that are currently in the third level educational system; and what plans are in place to increase this number. [21499/25]
Albert Dolan
written
2025-04-29 · to Further and Higher Education
2489. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the review of financial supports for third-level students from Ukraine has been completed; and if so, the outcome or when the review is expected to be completed. [18641/25]
Mattie McGrath
written
2025-04-29 · to Further and Higher Education
2504. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline all supports available to Ukrainians and international protection recipients for access to third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19024/25]
Donna McGettigan
written
2025-04-29 · to Further and Higher Education
2529. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students nationally at third level have dropped out from their studies due to mental health issues in the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19539/25]
Donna McGettigan
written
2025-04-29 · to Further and Higher Education
2530. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students nationally at third level have dropped out from their studies due to mental health issues in the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19540/25]
Holly Cairns
written
2025-04-29 · to Further and Higher Education
2566. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline the work being undertaken in his Department to increase access to third level education for disabled people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20284/25]
Donna McGettigan
written
2025-04-29 · to Further and Higher Education
2572. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students nationally at third level that have dropped out from their studies due to their mental health issues in the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20472/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
written
2025-04-29 · to Further and Higher Education
2574. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update in relation to the provision of a new veterinary course in Kildalton in conjunction with SETU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20688/25]
Jen Cummins
written
2025-04-09 · to Further and Higher Education
292. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how many undergraduate courses are available at third level, in tabular form. [17886/25]
Jen Cummins
written
2025-04-09 · to Further and Higher Education
293. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how many postgraduate courses are available at third level, in tabular form. [17887/25]
Michael Fitzmaurice
oral
2025-03-27 · to Further and Higher Education
4. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the bachelor of veterinary medicine will be delivered in Atlantic Technological University, formerly Mountbellew Agricultural College, Galway, in September 2025, as announced by his predecessor; if not, when this course will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
Conor D McGuinness
oral
2025-03-27 · to Further and Higher Education
9. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department is taking to address the challenges faced by young carers and young adult carers pursuing courses at third level. [14632/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
written
2025-03-19 · to Further and Higher Education
1927. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of capital investment allocated to SETU in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12341/25]
William Aird
written
2025-02-26 · to Further and Higher Education
345. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the third level fee supports that exist for graduate medicine students who have attended third level college in Ireland; if none are in place, if he will outline future plans for this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8237/25]
Catherine Connolly
written
2025-02-19 · to Further and Higher Education
250. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to provide radiation therapy students with a payment and travel allowances during their final-year internship in line with supports offered to student nurses, particularly in light of the finding of the National Radiation Therapist Review that there is a 30% shortage of ra…
Sorca Clarke
written
2025-02-19 · to Further and Higher Education
253. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has had any meetings, engagements or correspondence with any third parties on the potential of providing third-level courses in either new-build or expansion of current providers via satellite venues or similar in Mullingar or anywhere else in the country; and if he will make a stat…
Danny Healy-Rae
written
2025-02-18 · to Environment
165. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the increase in funding for the PhD stipends (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6277/25]
Donna McGettigan
written
2025-02-18 · to Further and Higher Education
847. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures that will be taken to address the current dispute between two organisations (details supplied) to ensure one of the organisations engages with the union given that it is funded by the taxpayer through TU Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5504/25]
Alan Kelly
written
2025-02-18 · to Further and Higher Education
869. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of FETAC therapy assistant grade programmes offered in 2024; the number of FETAC therapy assistant grade programmes filled by students in 2024; and the number of FETAC assistant grade graduates in 2024, in tabular form. [6292/25]
Paul Murphy
written
2025-02-11 · to Further and Higher Education
729. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the issue of staff restructuring at a company (details supplied) and the strike action conducted in relation to it; and if he will work with the company to ensure that education staff is paid fairly and student education is not negatively impacted. [4717/25]
Conor D McGuinness
written
2025-02-06 · to Further and Higher Education
265. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total capital investment by the Government in each of the technological universities in each of the past five years, per capita and by number of registered students in each year, in tabular form. [3612/25]
Conor D McGuinness
written
2025-02-06 · to Further and Higher Education
266. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total allocations made by the Higher Education Authority to each of the technological universities, with a per-capita funding figure by number of registered students in each institution in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [3613/25]
Ivana Bacik
written
2025-02-06 · to Further and Higher Education
269. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to provide additional capacity for the study of occupational therapy; and if he has engaged with the Minister for Health on the matter. [3734/25]