Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Regulation of the English Language Sector: Discussion (Resumed).

Mr. Keith Moynes:

I do not have the numbers to hand; maybe colleagues do. Erasmus, for example, is the European scheme and the UK has opted out of it. There are significant levels of interest, so there are opportunities for Ireland. There is an opportunity for us to be seen as a friendly, welcoming place where people can get a high-quality education. That is why we are doing what we are doing. In the past, UK and international operators looked to locate here. We have an open economy from that perspective, provided they meet the regulatory environment. We can look to see if we have any statistics.