Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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211. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding will be allocated to third level institutions through the Erasmus Plus programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47426/22]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The total funding allocated in 22/23 for Erasmus Plus student and staff mobility is €14,368,465 from the European Commission, an increase of c.54% from €9,296,430 in 21/22.  The additional funding will support increases in mobility and new elements of the Erasmus+ programme such as Blended Intensive Programmes, support for Ukrainian students and support for students with lesser opportunities.  In addition, DFHERIS is providing €3.5m to support outgoing mobility.