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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 March 2022

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Questions (101)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Question:

101. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the anticipated number of Ukrainian refugees that will need to be accommodated within both the further and higher education systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17106/22]

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The Deputy will be aware that as many Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland are traumatised, the Government's priority is to provide sanctuary and immediate supports such as food and housing. Therefore, only limited data is gathered by the Irish Visa Authorities, and as such, there is no available data on the number of students arriving in Ireland.

However, through engagements between officials from my Department and higher education representative associations, I understand a number of Ukrainian students have approached Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology directly seeking to continue their studies.

In line with the overall Government position, my Department is working with stakeholders to put a central structure in place, which will enable a more structured response to be delivered by Higher Education Institutions. This work, which is being conducted in a very positive manner by all, is ongoing.

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