On August 23, 2024, the Irish Government announced the upcoming launch of TrustEd Ireland, a new international education quality mark designed to ensure a high standard of education and learner protection for international students planning to study in Ireland. The application process for this mark will open in September 2024, marking a significant advancement in Ireland's efforts to position itself as a top destination for global learners, researchers, and innovators.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Mr Patrick O’Donovan TD, introduced TrustEd Ireland as a critical step in strengthening the country’s educational infrastructure. “The introduction of TrustEd Ireland is a significant milestone in our mission to position Ireland as a destination of choice for international learners,” Minister O’Donovan stated. He emphasized that the new quality mark would enhance existing quality assurance frameworks in higher education and, for the first time, place the English language education sector on a statutory footing.