Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
537. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to protect the access of Northern Ireland applicants to the Erasmus programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5623/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn response to expressed concerns by civic society in Northern Ireland, the Irish Government has committed to facilitating the continued access to Erasmus mobilities for higher education students in NI institutions. Officials in my Department have engaged with their counterpart in the Department of the Economy in Northern Ireland on this matter.
It is planned that eligible students studying in Northern Ireland will register with higher education institutions in this jurisdiction for the duration of their planned mobility. Officials in my Department have been working with the Higher Education Authority as the National Agency for Erasmus in Ireland, along with representatives from higher education institutions, North and South to develop detailed operational procedures for the scheme.
It is intended that the scheme will be in place for 2021/ 2022 academic year.
