Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2012
70. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he proposes to increase the funding for the student assistance fund, to €12 million per annum, in view of the high demand for this fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55764/12]
View answerThe objective of the Student Assistance Fund is to assist students, in a sensitive and compassionate manner, who might otherwise, due to their financial circumstances, be unable to continue their third level studies. The Fund is managed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) on behalf of my Department and is administered by the individual third level institutions.
My Department has recently received an up to date report on the demand for the scheme from the HEA and this report is currently being considered.
