Mary Coughlan
Ceist:136 Miss Coughlan asked the Minister for Education the amount of money provided for the free fees scheme in 1995 and 1996 for EU students. [17358/95]
Written Answers. - Third Level Fees.
I understand the Deputy's question refers to the cost of the free fees for EU students other than those from the Republic of Ireland. There is no cost in 1995 arising from the free fees initiative as non grant-aided students pay the first half of the fees themselves in 1995. The estimated cost in 1996 is approximately £3.2 million.