2256. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department will review the residency criteria for the Free Fees Initiative and EU fee status as it applies to the children of Irish citizens who were forced to emigrate for economic reasons (details supplied); if he is aware of the significant financial barrier the 'three of the last five years' residency rule places on young Irish citizens who wish to return to Ireland for university; if he will consider an exemption or alternative path for students who can demonstrate a strong link to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19843/26]

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2256. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department will review the residency criteria for the Free Fees Initiative and EU fee status as it applies to the children of Irish citizens who were forced to emigrate for economic reasons (details supplied); if he is aware of the significant financial barrier the 'three of the last five years' residency rule places on young Irish citizens who wish to return to Ireland for university; if he will consider an exemption or alternative path for students who can demonstrate a strong link to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19843/26]

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