Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
115 Deputy James Bannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she has received a report from the Higher Education Authority relating to the use of the student services fee by third level institutions; the findings of that report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33579/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Higher Education Authority (HEA) review of the use of the student service charge by HEA institutions has now been completed and a report has been submitted to me. The report covers income and expenditure associated with the charge, internal allocation processes for same, arrangements for accounting for the charge additional charges that are levied on students outside the charge.
Officials from my Department are following up with the HEA in relation to aspects of the report and its findings in more detail. It is envisaged the outcome of the review will lead to the adoption of accounting policies that can be applied in a consistent manner across the sectors and between institutions and to an examination and updating of the HEA's Framework of Good Practice for the Provision of Student Services.
Subject to its detailed consideration, it will be my intention to make the report available more generally in due course.
