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Third Level Fees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 June 2013

Thursday, 27 June 2013

Questions (109)

Michael McCarthy

Question:

109. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options available for Irish students to reasonably fund postgraduate courses in the UK in view of the fact that many Irish banks will not fund courses outside here and UK banks will only deal with UK residents; if there is any method of funding through his Department; if there are any agreements in place between the Irish and UK universities and Governments; if there is any further funding available for a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31193/13]

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The student grant scheme does not extend to postgraduate courses pursued outside the island of Ireland. Tax relief at the standard rate of tax may be claimed in respect of tuition fees paid for approved courses at approved colleges of higher education including approved undergraduate and postgraduate courses in EU Member States and in non-EU countries. Further information on this tax relief is available from the Revenue Commissioners at www.revenue.ie.

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