Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 December 2020

Wednesday, 2 December 2020

Questions (119)

Matt Carthy

Question:

119. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider allowing students of Teagasc agricultural colleges to access student supports such as the student hardship fund and the once-off Covid-19 payment scheme. [40702/20]

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.