Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
721. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the provision that is being made to accommodate those students who have returned to Ireland from the Ukraine and who can no longer continue with their studies due to the conflict there and who wish to continue with their studies in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14550/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware of approximately 50 Irish students, who were studying Medicine and Dentistry in Ukraine and whose studies have been disrupted as a result of the invasion. Officials from my Department have been in touch with them to establish certain baseline data including the status of their studies. A key element of any process to facilitate the continuity of their studies will be to understand the alignment of the students’ Ukrainian programme with the Irish system of medical and dentistry education, along with other issues arising regarding accreditation by the professional bodies.
I am working closely with the higher education sector to see what can be done to support them and facilitate the continuity of their studies. This work is ongoing.
