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Third Level Fees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Questions (303)

Patrick Nulty

Question:

303. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine a matter raised in correspondence in respect of a student (details supplied) in Dublin 15 regarding their registration fees; if the student’s concerns will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5174/13]

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Under the terms of my Department's Free Fee Initiative the Exchequer meets the cost of tuition fees in respect of eligible students who are pursuing full-time undergraduate courses of study which are a minimum of two years duration in an approved institution. Where students are not eligible for free tuition fees, including students attending part-time courses, they are liable to pay the appropriate tuition fee as determined by the third level institution. As the student referred to by the Deputy is studying on a part-time basis the fee payable for the course must be borne by the student.As the Deputy may also be aware, tax relief is available at the standard rate of taxation in respect of expenditure on fees associated with part-time higher education.

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