Third Level Charges

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Questions (1336)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

1336. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a private third level institution may charge a student who wishes to defer a further year of a course due to maternity leave a deferral fee of €1,000 as a condition of approving deferral; which State body is responsible for regulating fees charged to students by private third level education providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32104/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department has no role in relation to the fees charged by private colleges. Such matters are solely the responsiblity of the management authority of the particular College.