Student Support Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2020

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Questions (194)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

194. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the laptop scheme for third-level students will be extended to Teagasc students; if the estimated cost of the measure will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27620/20]

Written answers

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Requests for funding for Teagasc students is a matter for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.

I have been in contact with my colleague the Minister for Agriculture on this matter and I will refer your query to him for direct response.