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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 6 Oct 1993

Vol. 434 No. 2

Written Answers. - Third Level Student Data.

Noel Ahern

Ceist:

391 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Education the most recent statistics available on the number of students at third level colleges, the numbers on European Social Funds grants, the number on higher education grants, fees or maintenance and the number paying full fees; and whether there is any breakdown available on those paying full fees as between, parents occupation, county location, income level and other such headings.

The following is the statistical information requested by the Deputy. The statistics quoted relate to the 1992-93 academic year.

Number of students at third level colleges (Institutions aided by the Department of Education plus the Royal College of Surgeons).

80,762

The number of students on European Social Fund grants (fees and/or maintenance).

19,643

The number of students on Higher Education Grants/Scholarships (fees and/or maintenance). This figure includes Vocational Scholarships, University Scholarships, and Student Grants for Thomond College.

20,715

The number of students paying full fees.

40,404

The other information requested by the Deputy is not available in my Department.
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