Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2010
21 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when she expects to publish the draft amendments for the Student Support Bill 2008 in order that Committee Stage can be taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18310/10]
View answerI am re-assessing organisational options for the student grants administration function in the context of the Government's wider programme of public service reform. Possible options for a more significant centralisation of functions are being explored with a view to streamlining operations and maximising administrative efficiency.
This involves revisiting the proposals for administration currently provided for in the Student Support Bill. I would like to assure the Deputy that these proposed amendments are at an advanced stage of preparation and it is my intention to proceed with the Bill on this basis in the shortest possible timeframe.
