Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011
129 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if any assistance can be offered to alleviate hardship in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25608/11]
View answerI regret that the economic circumstances of the country are such that I am not in a position to reverse any of the changes to the student grant measures announced in Budget 2011 by the previous Fianna Fáil — Green Party Government.
I understand the concerns of students with regard to the changes to the student grant schemes for the 2011/12 academic year and I will take account of these in considering any future changes as part of the budgetary process for 2012 and beyond, having regard to the position of the public finances.
