2272. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the lack of provision of online versions of course material in some college courses that are supported under SUSI, for prospective students with medical conditions that prevent them from attending in person classes; if this is under review; and if he will…
Topics / Third Level Reform
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsThird Level Reform
7 questions from 4 TDs, between 27 March 2025 and 18 March 2026.
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2273. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) with a medical condition that has been prevented them from pursuing a college course due to the lack of online options in the SUSI sponsored course; the actions he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the…
2547. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current Government policy on the ability of higher education institutions, including universities, technological universities and institutes of technology, to borrow funds for capital or infrastructure investment; and whether such institutions are required to obtain approval or sanction before engaging …
2548. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the borrowing framework or restrictions that apply to publicly funded higher education institutions, including technological universities and institutes of technology; and whether any approval process, legislative limitations, or fiscal rules constrain such institutions from borrowing to invest in infrastru…
2549. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether higher education institutions, including universities and technological universities, are permitted to borrow or raise finance independently to develop student accommodation; and any policy, guidelines, or restrictions currently in place that may limit or regulate such borrowing. [19852/25]
2553. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there have been any recent developments in the implementation of the borrowing policy for technological universities; if a timeline has been established for when technological universities will be permitted to access borrowing facilities; how this policy is expected to support capital investment and strat…
3. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to close the funding deficit in the university sector, first identified in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14865/25]