Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 November 2012
98. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide financial assistance for students who are experiencing difficulties in receiving their student grant applications processed by Student Universal Support Ireland. [53142/12]
View answerIn addition to the student grant, support is also available to students under the Student Assistance Fund which assists students in third-level institutions in exceptional financial need. Information on the fund is available through the Access Officer in the third level institution attended. The Access Officers themselves will also continue to provide support and advice to students to enable them to continue with their studies. My Department has asked the Higher Education Authority for an up to date report on the demand for the scheme.
