Vol. 470 No. 1
220 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Education the proposals, if any, she has to resolve the difficulties which have delayed the payment of maintenance grants to students attending regional technical colleges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18479/96]
225 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education the steps, if any, being taken to address the impasse which is currently stopping regional technical college students from receiving their maintenance grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18526/96]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 and 225 together.
Officials of my Department continue to have discussions with IMPACT regarding the industrial dispute involving administrative staff in the regional technical colleges.
Inquiries made to the colleges have indicated that the payment of maintenance grants to students has not generally been delayed by the dispute.
