Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1050. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding refugee status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1606/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that, in response to the invasion of Ukraine, and in line with the decision by the European Council on 4 March 2022, the Government is providing beneficiaries with immediate access to the labour market, along with access to social welfare, accommodation and other State supports including healthcare and education under the International Protection Act 2015.

All displaced Ukrainian nationals in receipt of Temporary Protection who are looking to apply for the first time for a place in higher education in Ireland for the 2023/24 academic year, should do so by applying through the Central Applications Office (CAO) www.cao.ie. Information on how to apply is provided in the Frequently Asked Questions section on the CAO website, www.cao.ie/index.php?page=faq&bb=haq and is being actively communicated by the CAO reception team and helpdesk to assist with queries. 

Displaced Ukrainian students applying to the Irish higher education system for the academic year 2023/24 will be subject to the same conditions as Irish students for the purposes of fees. This means that students with Temporary Protection will be liable for EU fees.