Third Level Fees
Dail Éireann — 2021-07-08
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Verona Murphy (IND), Wexford

I believe we have the right system in place here in Ireland.
However, I also believe we can take steps to ensure the State pays the majority of fees while reducing the student contribution. I appeal to the Minister to continue to examine ways in which that student contribution can be reduced. Deputy Harris is the first Minister I have heard speak about value for money in this Chamber. I am a big believer in the taxpayer getting value for money, so I appreciate that. Investment in education yields a massive return through creating a highly skilled workforce and helping to drive innovation and research. With this in mind, I hope the Minister's Department can take these points on board and bring about some reforms in that regard.

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Sitting date: 2021-07-08