Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2012
231. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43190/12]
View answerThe purpose of the maintenance element of a student grant is to contribute towards the living costs associated with going to college where parental means are likely to be insufficient to meet those costs. Grant assistance may be utilised by each recipient at his/her own discretion, and may be used towards travel expenses associated with attending college. In addition the Student Assistance Fund which is made available through the access offices of third-level institutions to assist students in exceptional financial need. Travel costs may be supported under this fund. Additional information is available from the Access Officer in the third level institution attended.
