Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had any consultation with the Department of Justice and Equality in relation to the 100% increase in registration fees for non EEA nationals and the impact that this will have on international students studying here or considering studying here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51995/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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My Department and the Department of Justice and Equality are in frequent communication regarding all aspects of international education issues as members of the high level group on international education, which is chaired by my Department.

As the Deputy is aware, the specific issue of fees which are levied by the immigration authorities in respect of non-EEA nationals is a matter for the Minister for Justice and Equality under the terms of the relevant immigration legislation.