Higher Education Grants.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2006

Tuesday, 3 October 2006

Ceisteanna (373)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

479 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Louth will be assisted in any way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30715/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The decision on eligibility for third level grants and the issue of grant awards is a matter for the relevant local authority or VEC. These bodies do not refer individual applications to my Department except, in exceptional cases, where, for example, advice or instruction regarding a particular clause in the relevant scheme is desired. It appears that no such advice or instruction has, to date, been sought in the case of the student, referred to by the Deputy.