Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 31 Mar 1992

Vol. 417 No. 9

Written Answers. - ESF Maintenance Grants.

Michael Bell

Ceist:

67 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Education if, in relation to the proposal of his Department to means test the ESF maintenance grants for students entering the RTC/DIT sector from next September, he is prepared to make any concession to students repeating their leaving certificate examination this year with a view to obtaining a place on an ESF-funded course.

Minister for Education (Mr. S. Brennan)

The means test will apply to all new entrants to third level with effect from September 1992. Students on ESF aided programmes in vocational education committee colleges will, however, continue to have their fees paid, regardless of income.