John Gormley
Question:360 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason there was no lead-in time on the decision to stop the back to education allowance during the summer months; her views on the fact that many students had made plans on the basis of acquiring this allowance; if she will consider reversing this decision, in view of information coming to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19253/03]