1254. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of cases where Irish citizens who have lived abroad for a period are being classified as non-EU students for fee purposes on returning to Ireland for postgraduate study; the rationale for the residency requirement that results in such classifications; if any flexibility, review mechanism, or exemption exists for Irish citizens who were abroad for education or employment purposes, including those who contributed to essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will consider reviewing this policy in order to facilitate Irish citizens wishing to return home to further their education and contribute to the Irish workforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11935/26]

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1254. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of cases where Irish citizens who have lived abroad for a period are being classified as non-EU students for fee purposes on returning to Ireland for postgraduate study; the rationale for the residency requirement that results in such classifications; if any flexibility, review mechanism, or exemption exists for Irish citizens who were abroad for education or employment purposes, including those who contributed to essential services during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will consider reviewing this policy in order to facilitate Irish citizens wishing to return home to further their education and contribute to the Irish workforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11935/26]

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