Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2013
236. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason fees were not covered in a Student Universal Support Ireland case in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13734/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland that the student referred to by the Deputy is pursuing an undergraduate degree course in the University of Ulster, in Northern Ireland.
The Student Support Act 2011 provides that the payment of tuition fees be limited to approved courses of higher education at an approved institution in the State, other than for exceptional provision in respect of approved postgraduate courses in Northern Ireland.
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax may be claimed in respect of tuition fees paid for approved courses at approved colleges of higher education including approved undergraduate and postgraduate courses in EU Member States and in non-EU countries. Further information on this tax relief is available from the Revenue Commissioners on www.revenue.ie.
