Five Cork schools illegally seeking fees from parents

One school described the fee as a 'non-refundable' registration fee, while another described it as a 'voluntary registration fee'

Since 2018, schools have been prohibited from charging fees or seeking contributions for the enrolment or continued enrolment of a student in a school. File photo

A number of post-primary schools in Cork have sought fees from parents as they offered to enrol their child for next year, despite legislation intended to ban the practice.

The Irish Examiner has seen letters sent by five post-primary schools requesting fees as they offered their child a place for next September. It's understood that practice may be more widespread than just these five schools.