Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
350. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Education the guidance that is given to secondary schools with regard to the charging of non-refundable enrolment and entrance exam fees to secure a student's place on acceptance of an application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12956/22]
View answerThe Education (Admission to Schools) Act, 2018, specifically prohibits the charging of fees or seeking payment or contributions for an application for admission to a school or for the enrolment or continued enrolment of a student in a school. This applies to all recognised primary and post primary schools with exceptions only for fee charging secondary schools, boarding schools and schools that provide post leaving courses or courses in further education in respect of these courses.
The Department published guidance and template admission policies to assist schools with implementing new admission policies for the 2020/21 school year onwards. The guidance includes specific references to the requirement under the act prohibiting the charging of fees. The draft admission policy can be found at the following Link
