Erasmus+ Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 February 2021

Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Ceisteanna (590)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Ceist:

590. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the funding for Erasmus+ applicants from Northern Ireland will contribute to the overall Erasmus funding allocation in exchange for permission for applicants from Northern Ireland to be eligible; if not, if it will be funded on a per students basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6797/21]

Freagraí scríofa

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

As part of its decision to facilitate the continued access by NI higher education students to Erasmus mobilities, the Irish Government committed to funding the cost of this decision from its own resources.