Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014
130. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for refund of field trip expenses for the academic year 2013-2014 will be reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18726/14]
View answerUnder the terms of the Student Grant Scheme eligible students may receive funding towards compulsory field trips provided that the combined cost of the tuition fee, student contribution and the field trip does not exceed the maximum fee limit applicable at the time.
Officials in my Department contacted the awarding authority (Longford County Council) in this case and they confirmed that the tuition fee and the student contribution exceeded the maximum fee limit of €6,270 and the field trip expenses couldn't be approved.
