Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2013
90. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan received a grant towards university fees of just €2,000, considering the person's course fees are €7,500; if he will ensure that the balance of fees is paid as this person cannot afford to pay the balance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43677/13]
View answerOfficials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland that the student referred to by the Deputy has, following an appeal, been awarded the maximum postgraduate fee grant of €6,270. This amount has now been fully paid to the institution in respect of the academic year 2012/13.
Tax relief is also available on postgraduate tuition fees. Details in relation to this relief are available from the Revenue Commissioners.
In addition to this, the Student Assistance Fund will continue to be made available through the access offices of third-level institutions to assist students in exceptional financial need.
