Third Level Fees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021

Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Questions (532)

Matt Carthy

Question:

532. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to waive the fee for an institute (details supplied) for medical professionals who studied in the UK in view of the fact that mutual recognition of qualifications is an EU competence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5430/21]

Written answers

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

The Institute in question is a private body. It does not fall under the remit of this Department and is not designated as a Competent Authority under Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications.

The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has no role in the setting of fees by this Institute.