Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
606 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a requirement for children of persons working here on work permits to pay college fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22823/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that a work permit is issued to a registered employer to employ a named non-EEA national in a specified role, for a specified period not exceeding one year.
Under my Department's free fees initiative tuition fees are paid in respect of EU nationals who have been ordinarily resident in an EU member state for at least three of the five years preceding their entry to their third level course. A non-EEA national is not eligible under the free fees initiative.
