Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2022
182. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason that third level students from a college (details supplied) are not entitled to the €1,000 rebate on their college fees announced in Budget 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52392/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of Budget 2023 I have secured a significant cost of living package for third level students including a once-off €1,000 state financial support towards the undergraduate student contribution fee for higher education students eligible for my Department’s free fees schemes.
For students in private colleges the reduction will apply where students are attending approved free fees courses and where the student is eligible for free fees. This includes the Marino Institute of Education (MIE) free fees approved courses as funded through the Department of Education. The approved courses are the Bachelor in Education (Primary) and Bachelor in Education (Primary through the medium of Irish).
