Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
307. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person who has not attained a level 8 degree heretofore would be eligible for the free fees initiative for a level 8 degree programme if they go to university after the completion of a Springboard programme, up to and including Level 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27326/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe position is that under my Department's free fees schemes students are not eligible for tuition fee funding where they are pursuing a second undergraduate course of study. This rule applies to all students and is regardless of whether or not they received exchequer funding for their first course of study.
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. Details in relation to this relief are available from the Revenue Commissioners at www.revenue.ie.
