Committee StageStage in the legislative process — click for what it meansLapsedThe bill’s status — click for what it means25th SeanadThe House currently handling the bill47/2018Official bill number / year
Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018
- Sponsor
- Aodhán Ó Ríordáin · Labour Party
- Introduced
- 3 May 2018
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2020
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- 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 timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage25th Seanad3 May 2018
- Second Stage25th Seanad3 May 2018
- Committee Stage25th Seanad8 May 2019
Debates
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