Student Grant Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 January 2016

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Questions (160)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

160. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the additional financial cost of increasing payments to students but not including fee payments to colleges, by 5% per annum under the third level student grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2517/16]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

SUSI paid out €147.3 million in maintenance grants for the 2014/15 academic year. A 5% increase in this figure would cost an additional €7.37 million.