Third Level Education

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Ceisteanna (166)

Cathal Crowe

Ceist:

166. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider liaising with Irish third-level institutions on contingency plans for study abroad programmes that are due to begin in September 2021 in view of the fact that visa appointments at the relevant embassies are delayed (details supplied). [26679/21]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

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

The issue raised by the Deputy refers to the visa processing arrangements of another State. This is a matter for the Embassy of the country concerned, who should be able to advise on the appropriate action to take in these circumstances. I have, however, drawn the attention of the Department of Foreign Affairs to the general issue.