Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
538. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has engaged with his UK counterpart and relevant EU officials offering a pathway back into the Erasmus+ programme for students in Scotland, Wales and England; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5633/21]
View answerProvision was made in the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement, which would enable the UK Government to continue its participation in Erasmus programme. However, it decided not to avail of this mechanism.
It is open to the UK Government to apply to the EU Commission at any future stage to participate in the scheme. Acceptance of such an application would facilitate the participation of Scottish, Welsh and English in Erasmus mobilities.
