Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
546. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students attending third-level colleges in which courses are provided that qualify for tax relief on tuition fees in each year since 2014; the number that paid fees in excess of the student contribution charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33796/18]
View answerI refer the Deputy to the following estimated number of students paying in excess of the student contribution charge since 2014. Numbers calculated are based on the total number of students enrolled in publicly funded institutions, minus the students eligible for free fees who would be paying the Student Contribution charge (or may have it paid for them by SUSI).
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2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
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*Estimated Number of Students paying fees in excess of the Student Contribution |
84,000 |
86,000 |
94,000 |
96,000 |
*The Deputy should be aware that these figures are estimated as some of these students may be in receipt of individual scholarships, bursaries or courses funded from other sources.
I would also advise the Deputy that my Department does not have details regarding the numbers of students in receipt of tax relief on courses. All details in respect of tax relief are a matter for the Revenue Commissioners and the Minister for Finance.
