Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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294. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the restrictions that exist to prevent universities unilaterally without prior notice or agreement increasing fees for students who have already commenced a course of study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40795/20]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Higher education institutions are autonomous bodies as set out in legislation and are responsible for the day-to-day management and operational affairs of the institution. They retain the right to determine their own policies and procedures. The level of fees to be charged are therefore a matter for the relevant institution to determine in line with its own criteria.