Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
725. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to help Irish students returning from Ukraine to continue their studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14749/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has been in contact with a number of Irish students, who were studying Medicine and Dentistry in Ukraine and whose studies have been disrupted as a result of the invasion. 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.
A key element of this process 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.
In line with the overall Government position, my Department and agencies will work together to support students affected by the invasion. This work is ongoing.
