Student Support Schemes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2007

Tuesday, 11 December 2007

Questions (696)

Michael D. Higgins

Question:

740 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science the reasons for the diminution of the millennium fund, a source of funding for third level education for those from impoverished backgrounds; if replacement funds are earmarked to perform a similar task; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34184/07]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

I wish to assure the Deputy that there has been no diminution in the level of support made available for the Millennium Partnership Fund.