Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
284. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of waivers and exemptions granted to groups under section 80(3)(13) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance Education and Training Act 2012. [29739/14]
View answerIn 2013 fees were determined in relation to a limited number of services provided by QQI. Among those fees were certification/award fees. This is the only category of fees to which waivers apply.
Certification fees apply mainly to learners and not to providers. Waivers in respect of fees for further education and training awards apply to social welfare recipients, medical card holders and learners in certain centres, including Youthreach and VTOS centres. These waivers were also applied by the QQI's predecessor body, FETAC.
