Tony Killeen
Ceist:102 Mr. Killeen asked the Minister for Education her views on the findings of the recent USI survey on third level students' living conditions; and the plans, if any, she has to address the problems outlined. [19036/95]
Written Answers. - Students' Living Conditions.
I share the Deputy's concern and that of the Union of Students in Ireland in relation to the living conditions of third level students. I am committed to improving the situation as resources become available.
Third level student support involves a significant expenditure commitment in the Estimates for my Department. In 1995 the provision for student support amounts to nearly £100 million.
In 1994 and 1995 I increased the level of the maintenance grants in line with inflation. I intend to further increase the grant level in 1996 at least in line with inflation.