546 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason universities are able to raise their fees by up to 20% each year for postgraduate students; if this fee increase is initiated by universities or by her Department; if initiated by her Department, the criteria on which it is based (details supplied); if this fee increase is in line with the State’s policy of encouraging education; her views on whether such massive increases are fair on students; if she will consider imposing a cap on fee costs for postgraduate students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31733/05]

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546 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason universities are able to raise their fees by up to 20% each year for postgraduate students; if this fee increase is initiated by universities or by her Department; if initiated by her Department, the criteria on which it is based (details supplied); if this fee increase is in line with the State’s policy of encouraging education; her views on whether such massive increases are fair on students; if she will consider imposing a cap on fee costs for postgraduate students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31733/05]

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