Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009
1133 Deputy Seán Ardagh asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who has completed their first year at university, and wishes to take a break from the course for one year, will be subject to fees when they return in a years time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33263/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware I presented the technical report in relation to the introduction of a form of student contribution to my Cabinet colleagues recently. This report sets out the various options available which looks at available models and draws on experience with other systems that operate internationally. The report is intended to allow for an informed examination of the issue — including existing international experience, the revenue impact of potential approaches, costs, affordability, value for money for the taxpayer, associated implementation issues and policy issues that arise in the Irish context.
The Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment on various scenarios that might or might not emerge in advance of Government consideration of the report.
