Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2024
383. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline the plans to reduce fees for part-time students in third-level courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25927/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraA pilot part time fee grant scheme will be introduced effective from September 2024 for eligible part-time students attending specified undergraduate courses leading to a major award. This is an important new initiative which will open the doors of higher education to many groups who cannot participate in full time programmes. The parameters of the scheme are currently being finalised and I will announce the details in due course.
