2. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to address the deficit some domestic universities are experiencing. [26519/25]
Topics / Third Level Education
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsThird Level Education
188 questions from 65 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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171 written, 17 oral
65
TDs have asked
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parties and groups
Independents counted together
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departments asked
Questions per month
The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.
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| Month | Questions |
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| January 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 35 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 0 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 6 |
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The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
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The questions
8. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider expanding third level course places related to therapies in the disability sector, as part of workforce planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26303/25]
191. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department has had with third level institutions to ensure that, as much as possible, exams are not held off campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26218/25]
449. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to support young family carers who find themselves penalised in university for missing academic deadlines or mandatory sessions due to caregiving responsibilities. [25455/25]
231. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the Turn to Teaching Programme in Maynooth will proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24555/25]
233. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of degree courses in artificial intelligence being offered in the State at each of bachelor and master levels; the total number of places on offer on these courses; his plans to increase the number of courses and places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24787/25]
551. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a course (details supplied) will be recommended for recognition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23209/25]
1230. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will act on the recommendations of the CINNTE review to improve student supports and retention at South East Technological University, including the establishment of a student retention task force and targeted supports for students from disadvantaged backgrounds; and if he will make a statement…
1231. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he will take to ensure that South East Technological University can deliver on its potential as a driver of regional development in the south east, as highlighted in the CINNTE review, whether he intends to address structural constraints such as the absence of a borrowing framework for capi…
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 matter. [23409/25]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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. [14918/25]
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]
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]
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]