asked the Minister for Education whether, further to the proposed raising of university fees announced recently, his Department have had any consultation with local authorities with regard to the possibility of increasing scholarship grants both to present and future scholarship holders in order to compensate them for the proposed increase in fees; and, if not, if he will take steps to initiate such increases in scholarship grants.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Increased Scholarship Grants
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The value of university scholarships awarded by local authorities are determined solely by each such body. I have no function in the matter.