Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 February 2007
250 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if a higher education grant will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Galway who is pursuing a course at Trinity College; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4585/07]
View answerThe decision on eligibility for third level grants is a matter for the relevant local authority or VEC.
The candidate referred to by the Deputy incorrectly submitted a student grant application to Galway County Council. However, I understand that the application in question is currently being examined by County Galway VEC, the appropriate awarding authority in this instance.
The awarding authority will be in contact with the candidate as soon as it has reached a decision on the grant application.
