Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022
475. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated cost of increasing the number of undergraduate new entrants in medicine by 10%; the number of additional new entrants a 10% increase would achieve; the total number of new entrants following a 10% increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35404/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraBased on 2020/21 full-time undergraduate new entry enrolments (excluding Non-EU fee paying students) and excluding graduate entry, the estimated cost of a 10% increase in Medical students is c.€3,489,000 - €3,663,000.
This excludes other additional costings which may arise or may be met by other agencies and departments.
An additional 10% increase would achieve 125 more entrants. The total number of new entrants following a 10% increase would be 1,371. This figure includes all EU and non-EU places.
