Student Grants Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2016

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Questions (414)

Noel Grealish

Question:

414. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education and Skills how many applications for a Third Level Maintenance Grant were refused in each of the years 2013 to 2015 as a result of an independent mature student being unable to provide proof of independent residence according to the Student Universal Support Ireland requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1997/16]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

There were 196 students in the 2014/15 academic year and 278 students in the 2015/16 academic year (to date). The statistics requested are not available for 2013/14.