Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 June 2021
174. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the guidance in place for third-level institutions and students in respect of arrangements for international student exchanges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28074/21]
View answerThe Department is working with the higher education sector and student representative bodies to develop a protocol with key principles of assurance to ensure that the arrival of international students for the coming academic year is managed safely and in line with public health requirements.
This protocol will include all up-to-date public health measures and, in addition, will detail other arrangements such as familiarisation training for all international students in advance of their arrival. The protocol will also include assurances from the sector that students who arrive will be transported from the airport directly to suitable accommodation to allow them to adhere to the prevailing public health requirements regarding self quarantine.
