The information about this Country was updated on 06/November/2023.
Outgoing students
Erasmus+ Inclusion Support
This support measures are put in place with the support of the Erasmus+ programme. For additional information, check the National Policies section.
Definition of students with fewer opportunities
‘Disability’ is defined broadly under Irish law. The Disability Act (Government of Ireland, 2005) sets out the following definition: “disability”, in relation to a person, means a substantial restriction in the capacity of the person to carry on a profession, business or occupation in the State or to participate in social or cultural life in the State by reason of an enduring physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual impairment.
This definition is broad and incorporates a wide range of conditions and illnesses including: physical and sensory disabilities, Specific Learning Difficulties, ADD/ADHD, Dyspraxia, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Significant on-going illnesses, Speech & Language Difficulties and mental health difficulties.
Target groups
Grants
Special Needs support: Who is eligible to request real cost support
Other Inclusion support provided
National Inclusion Support
This support measures for outgoing students are put in place with national resources.
Incoming students
National Inclusion Support
This support measures for incoming students are put in place with national resources.
National Policies
Erasmus+ National Inclusion Strategy
National definition of underrepresented groups in Higher Education
Strategies and policy measures to widen participation in Higher Education
Strategies and policy measures related to Mobility in Higher Education
As part of its audit and monitoring visits to Irish HEI’s participating in Erasmus+, the HEA (Higher Education Authority) international section actively engages with Disability Officers based at each institution to communicate the opportunities available to students with disabilities to partake in Erasmus + and of the additional supports available to them.
The HEA gathers this data using the Equal Access Survey (EAS) of new entrants only. Other data is also available through the reporting associated with the Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD).