Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2022
436. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his Department’s governance, assurance and oversight activities of Carlow College, St. Patrick's CHY number 10584. [45508/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarlow College is private college with charitable status under the regulation of the Charities Regulator. My Department and I have no statutory function in relation to Carlow College.
The only recurrent funding provided to Carlow College by my Department is in respect of the grant in lieu of tuition fee funding for approved courses which is provided in respect of students who are eligible for funding under the Free Fees Initiative. Funding is provided in line with the eligibility criteria as set out in the Free Fees Initiative.
