Paul McGrath
Question:239 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to any cases where local authority withheld or delayed payment, under section 7 of the Local Government (Financial Provisions) (No. 2) Act, 1983, of grant aid from her Department to qualifying third level students; if she will outline her views on this procedure; if she has issued, or proposes to issue directions to all local authorities concerning this unfair practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter.