Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 October 2024
378. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the third level educational opportunities available in Ireland for applicants living in the Palestinian Territory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43669/24]
View answerSupports for students living in Palestine are delivered through a number of Irish Universities as part of the Scholars at Risk Programme and University Sanctuary Programmes, in addition to specific institutional responses. This includes specific scholarships schemes and other well-being supports.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is also providing support to students from Palestine through the Ireland-Palestine Scholarship Programme.
