Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2015
213. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to amend the income thresholds for families with students in receipt of a grant at third level in Budget 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33685/15]
View answerThe eligibility criteria for student grants including the income thresholds is reviewed annually in my Department and approved by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
As the Deputy will be aware, all proposals made in relation to education expenditure, including changes to income thresholds, will be considered in the context of the Budget 2016.
