Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
1040. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that he has taken to ensure that students from Northern Ireland are given access to the EU Erasmus study abroad programme despite Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1252/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraDue to the impact of travel restrictions during the pandemic, Erasmus funding through the British Council continued for Northern Ireland students to the end of current academic year. My officials have already been in touch with International Officers in Queens University Belfast and University of Ulster with a view to having revised mobility arrangements for students from Northern Ireland in place for August 2023.
Once the new procedures have been put in place, students will be advised accordingly.
