Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 24 Nov 1998

Vol. 497 No. 2

Written Answers - Student Support Schemes.

John Perry

Question:

402 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if a favourable decision will be made for a person (details supplied) in County Sligo in relation to her ESF grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24713/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

I understand from Sligo Vocational Education Committee that the student to whom the Deputy refers is pursuing a degree level course in Athlone Institute of Technology and has, therefore, been assessed under the terms of its 1998 VEC scholarship scheme.

Under the terms of that scheme, a candidate's reckonable income for the purposes of the award of a grant is the candidate's gross income from all sources and that of her or his parents or guardians, where applicable.

I understand that the reckonable income in this case exceeds the income limit for the award of a maintenance grant but that the student qualifies for a grant in respect of the student registration charge of £260.