Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018

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• Bans recognised schools from charging admission, enrolment fees, or requesting parent contributions for education costs, with limited exceptions.
• Applies to publicly funded schools; allows certain charges for optional activities or services outside core education.
• Bill lapsed at Committee Stage in 2018; did not become law. Specific exceptions and implementation details not finalised.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 25th Seanad

   3 May 2018
2. Second Stage 25th Seanad

   3 May 2018
3. Committee Stage 25th Seanad

   8 May 2019