Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Questions (221)

Seán Fleming

Question:

221. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a grant will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36208/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

The student grant scheme does not extend to postgraduate courses pursued outside of 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 on www.revenue.ie.