585. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice the rationale for increasing the fees required for student visas from €4,680 to €6,665; if he will provide a detailed account of the publicity from his Department to make relevant persons and the public aware of this upcoming change; his plans to make the public aware of the change before it comes into effect; if his Department has engaged with English language institutions in respect of the change; if his Department has carried out an impact assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15831/25]

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585. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice the rationale for increasing the fees required for student visas from €4,680 to €6,665; if he will provide a detailed account of the publicity from his Department to make relevant persons and the public aware of this upcoming change; his plans to make the public aware of the change before it comes into effect; if his Department has engaged with English language institutions in respect of the change; if his Department has carried out an impact assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15831/25]

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1. 1 April 2025

   Visa Applications

   585. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice the rationale for increasing the fees required for student visas from €4,680 to €6,665; if he will provide a detailed account of the publicity from his Department to make relevant persons and the public aware of this upcoming change; his plans to make the public aware of the change before it comes into effect; if his Department has engaged with English language institutions in respect of the change; if his Department has carried out an impact assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15831/25]

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