asked the Minister for Education the reason higher education grants approved some months ago, and due to be paid some weeks ago, have not yet been paid.
Written Answers - Higher Education Grants.
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Clause 7 of the higher education grants scheme provides that grants payable by local authorities shall be issued to students as early as possible in each term of the academic year. Prompt payment of higher education grants to eligible students is therefore, a matter for local authorities who are statutorily entrusted with administration of the scheme.