Vol. 565 No. 2
274 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the likely date for the report into funding for third level education; if this will be released during a Dáil Éireann sitting week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10562/03]
A review of student support provisions is being undertaken within my Department, with the aim of ensuring that the benefits of the substantial investment being made are maximised. I anticipate that the review outcomes will be submitted to me in the very near future and when I have had an opportunity to consider its contents, I will bring the matter to the Cabinet. Following consideration by the Government, I will make a determination in relation to publication and appropriate arrangements for consultation.
As I have indicated to the House previously, I am mindful of the need to avoid, as far as possible, uncertainty for students and their parents. In any event, it is my intention to decide within the coming weeks as to the arrangements and support provisions which will be in place for students for the 2003-04 academic year.
