Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2005
538 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that students participating in post leaving certificate courses and who do not qualify for VTOS are liable to pay fees for student services, college registration, examinations and equipment; if she has plans to change this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8640/05]
View answerTuition fees for post leaving certificate courses were abolished with effect from the 1995-96 academic year. However, schools may impose the following charges on students: textbooks; uniforms, clothing and equipment where they become the personal property of the student; student services; registration charges by professional bodies; and assessment and examination fees. Schools may require students to pay a deposit of approximately €38 to reserve a place on a course. This deposit is not refunded if the student subsequently fails to take the place reserved. Where a student enrols on the course, the deposit may be refunded to the student or deducted on behalf of the student from the cost of the above mentioned charges. There are no plans to change these arrangements.
