Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I reiterate that I am very pleased the Deputy has raised this issue. It is important to state, for the record, that section 64 of the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018 makes clear that no fee can be charged for enrolment or instruction in any subject, recreation or other activities where all pupils are expected to participate. That is very clear. In this instance, the school has put its hand up following the issue raised by the Deputy and contact from the Department. It has given a commitment that it will contact all parents in regard to the issue. I have no problem whatsoever in reiterating and making it very clear that this is not acceptable practice. This is very clearly provided for in the education Act. It is not now or going forward appropriate for any fee to be charged for enrolment or tuition in any education subject on the curriculum.

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