Further and Higher Education

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 January 2024

Thursday, 18 January 2024

Questions (99)

Gary Gannon

Question:

99. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for his position on the joint European degree scheme proposed by the European Union. [1916/24]

Written answers

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

The proposed European Joint Degree programme is part of the European Universities initiative, which I support.  The European Commission is currently engaged in a research project to establish possible approaches to a joint European Degree, and a communication from the Commission with proposals for the Member States to consider is expected in March or April 2024.

At that point, when the full details of the proposal are known, my officials will examine the implications of the proposals and establish a definitive position.