James Lawless

The Minister for Justice to issue visas for Gazan students who were awarded university places in Ireland for academic year 2026/7

Increasing awareness of the supports available through Skillnet Ireland and expanding offerings in 2027.

To highlight the importance of targeted supports for student accommodation to support university cities such as Cork and relieve pressure on the broader regional housing market.

To highlight the importance of government investment in student accommodation to support university cities such as Cork and relieve pressure on the broader regional housing market.

We continued to seek support for our summertime modularised apprentice aircraft engineering training, with funding equal to the SOLAS-funded TUD model. We highlighted that fewer than 40% of apprentices across airlines and MROs pass the current TUD/SOLAS EASA Part 66 Category B…

Discussion on department financial support pending completion of discussions with SETU on proposed integration in line with the College's future strategic positioning.

Support from government and opposition TDs in relation to funding for primary and secondary school libraries

Support for Cork Chamber's priorities in terms of education, training and upskilling, including apprenticeships, as noted in submissions made to public consultations on the Skillnet Ireland Statement of Strategy and the Action Plan on Apprenticeships

Continued policy and financial support for investment in skills and new courses in key areas, such as emerging industries

Support for the drafting relevant legislation necessary for the strategic partnership

Increase in investment in Global Citizenship Education within Budget 2027

o raise awareness among Government Ministers of the need for youth voice infrastructure in Ireland and at EU level, and to seek Government engagement and support for the Youth Pulse initiative developed by Young Social Innovators in partnership with the Agirre Lehendakaria…

Increased resources to be made available from the National Training Fund to support Skillnets, apprenticeship programmes and other close to employment training supports.

Awareness of strategic activity within St Patrick's College including collaboration with Maynooth University.

Ensure the expanded delivery company remit can accelerate critical project delivery; enables the retention and deployment of project delivery skills and expertise; promotes effective public procurement processes; and can access the necessary funding.