asked the Minister for Education if she intends to modify the legislation governing the higher education grant scheme to recognise A level qualifications of applicants residing within the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Higher Education Grant Scheme.
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I have no plans at the moment to modify section 2 (1) (a) of the Local Authorities (Higher Education Grants) Act, 1968 which requires of intending grant applicants that they reach a prescribed standard in the Leaving Certificate examination of the Department of Education.