Third Level Fees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2021

Thursday, 21 January 2021

Ceisteanna (281)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Ceist:

281. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that certain higher education institutes, HEIs, are informing prospective students if they are residents in Northern Ireland that they may be subject to international fees; if a list of the HEIs taking this approach will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3352/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

In accordance with the principles associated with the Common Travel Area, students from Northern Ireland, and other parts of the United Kingdom, will not be liable for international fees, should they pursue their higher education studies in Ireland. They will be treated on the same basis as ‘home’ students in terms of fees.