Richard Bruton
Question:126 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give details in relation to the various third-level grant schemes for the 1998-9 academic year of the projected cost in 1998 and in a full year of charges over and above inflation in respect of increasing maintenance grants by £200, increasing the income thresholds by £200, introducing marginal eligibility for applicants within £500 of the means threshold and increasing by £200 the premium for larger families; and if he will indicate the area to which he intends to give priority. [15271/97]