Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 27 Apr 1993

Vol. 429 No. 6

Written Answers. - Student Grants.

Paul Bradford

Question:

211 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will give details of the financial assistance which is available to students pursuing full time courses in agricultural colleges throughout the country.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. J. Walsh)

Financial assistance in the form of a grant is payable to full-time students attending agricultural and horticultural colleges. The current rate of grant is £1,461 per student for the year's attendance at the college.