Eamon Ryan
Ceist:86 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to introduce or recognise the importance of introducing a grant to B.Ed. and H.Dip. students whilst in teaching practice similar to that provided to nurses and gardaí in training in order that students can cover costs such as the education materials needed to provide effective lessons, with such a grant not affecting those receiving the maintenance grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5886/03]