Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Solidarity)
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495. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on making certain courses in a college (details supplied) eligible for the free fees scheme to increase persons' employment prospects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27237/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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Private colleges operating on a for-profit basis, as is the case with Griffith College, are not listed as approved institutions under the free fees initiative scheme.

However, tax relief on tuition fees may be available for students attending courses in private colleges. Details in relation to this relief are available from the Revenue Commissioners.

It is also open to profit making private institutions to provide financial supports to students that they consider to be in need of such assistance.