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Postgraduate Loan Scheme Implementation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2013

Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Questions (242)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

242. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to introduce a postgraduate loan scheme; if he intends to include private sector sponsorship as part of this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40647/13]

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Written answers

I have no plans at present to introduce a loan scheme for postgraduate students. A number of financial institutions offer loans to assist students with costs associated with their studies. Following discussions with my Department, with support and advice from the National Treasury Management Agency, a specific loan initiative was introduced by Bank of Ireland in 2012 to provide finance for fees and living costs for postgraduate students.

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