Eoghan Kenny (Cork North-Central, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context

1238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of reducing all international fees by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23578/25]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Higher Education Institutions are autonomous institutions responsible for their own academic affairs including the development of relevant curriculum, setting international tuition fee rates, and student numbers on individual courses.

Tuition fees are subject to change. I understand that international fee rates can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the type of course and the fee rates of a particular institution.

My Department does not collate data on the tuition fees currently applicable to international students.

Development of a scheme to provide for a fee subsidy of 10% for all international tuition fees would require a specific engagement with providers to agree terms and conditions, including funding arrangements, fee rates and student numbers. In this regard, it is not possible to definitively estimate the costs sought in the absence of a specific engagement with the sector.