SINN Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan has called on Government to reverse its decision to reinstate exam fees for Junior and Leaving Certificate students as households struggle with cost-of-living pressures.
Deputy Quinlivan’s call comes as parents started receiving letters requesting payment of the fees. “The last thing parents need is another bill landing in their door. They are being asked to pay €109 per Junior Cert student and €116 per Leaving Cert student.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael chose to reinstate these exam fees in October’s budget, fully aware of the pressure on working households due to rising prices and large bills.
These letters are arriving at homes at a time when people are being hammered by rapid increases in fuel costs,” he said.
