Vol. 463 No. 3
254 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education if the proposed higher education grants for students studying abroad which are to come into effect in the 1996-97 academic year for approved courses will extend to existing students. [6269/96]
The arrangements and conditions in relation to the extension of maintenance grants abroad are being finalised in my Department at present. They include the issue of whether maintenance grants will extend to existing students.
The necessary changes will be detailed in the 1996 student support schemes with any other amendments that may prove necessary in the light of the normal ongoing review of the schemes.
In line with the practice in recent years, the schemes will issue to the local authorities and vocational education committees by early May.
