Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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45. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the Erasmus Plus programme for the current academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49455/21]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Both National Agencies for Erasmus in Ireland - Léargas and the Higher Education Authority which manage the further and higher education sectors respectively - have reported a satisfactory response from the institutions within their specific remit. The response is boosted by the knowledge once again that participants can once again travel in line with public health advice.

There are high demands to participate, particularly in the higher education sector, and my officials are engaging with the sector on the issues which arise in this context. I hope to make positive announcement on additional funds for Erasmus shortly.