Departmental Policies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Questions (518)

Emer Higgins

Question:

518. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will allow Irish students who have been accepted to begin studying medicine in Ukraine in the next academic year beginning September 2022 to instead commence their studies in an Irish institution until it is safe to travel to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15863/22]

Written answers

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

My Department is working on a range of responses for the people of Ukraine. We are in the process of identifying a central portal for students seeking to engage in third level education here and I hope that will be ready shortly. Any Irish student should apply through the Central Admissions Office.