Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 178: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way the changes to the third level grant application process announced by him will impact upon his intention to re-introduce third level fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32630/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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In relation to the issue of the introduction of a form of student contribution, the Deputy will be aware that I recently presented a technical report to my Cabinet colleagues. This report sets out the various options available which looks at available models and draws on experience with other systems that operate internationally. The report is intended to allow for an informed examination of the issue - including existing international experience, the revenue impact of potential approaches, costs, affordability, value for money for the taxpayer, associated implementation issues and policy issues that arise in the Irish context. It is not envisaged that the changes which I announced to the student grant application process for the 2010/11 academic year will impact directly on consideration of the matter.