Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023
619. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in light of additional supports for students, when refunds will be issued to those who have paid their college fees in full prior to the Budget announcement; if a case can be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49854/23]
View answerAs part of Budget 2024, I secured a significant cost of living package for third level students, including a €1,000 reduction in the student contribution fee for higher education students who are eligible for the free fees initiative in 2023/24.
The overall application of the reduction in 2023/24 fees payable by eligible students and the provision of any refunds due for eligible students will be administered with the assistance of the higher education institutions (HEIs). This process will be concluded shortly.
