Noel Ahern
Ceist:237 Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Science if, regarding the case of third level students who must go abroad for one year of their course, he will state the covenants or tax relief measures available to parents in respect of the £5,000-£10,000 expense in relation to accommodation, food and living expenses, and travel and educational expenses; if measures in the last budget will help in relation to amalgamatory educational reliefs; if an improved maintenance grant or improved eligibility grant will be given to such parents; and if he will make a statement on general third level maintenance grants. [16318/01]