Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
681. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason students from agricultural colleges are excluded from applying for the Covid-19 education fund; if the position will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20266/20]
View answerThe substantial funding package of €168m which was announced on 22 July, is to mitigate against the impact of Covid19 on publically funded further and higher education providers under the remit of DFHERIS. This package of funding was developed following detailed engagement and assessment with the sector. Funding in the amount of €10m is being provided for student assistance and €15m for the provision of devices and equipment to assist disadvantaged students in accessing education.
The funding of Tegasc Agricultural Colleges, private Agricultural Colleges partnered with Teagasc and students of the respective colleges are a matter for the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine.
