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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Questions (523)

Emer Higgins

Question:

523. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will request that private schools provide a partial refund on the fees parents have paid as a result of schools closing during the year in the same manner that insurance companies have provided partial refunds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14682/20]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The Board of Management of a School is charged with the direct governance of schools under the Education Act. The level and extent of schools fees charged or decisions regarding reimbursement of such fees is a matter for each school Board of Management to decide. My Department has no role in such matters.