Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 September 2009
1238 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide the maintenance grant in respect of courses (details supplied) in view of the fact that funding for this has been withdrawn. [31042/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe courses referred to by the Deputy are not eligible courses under my Department's student maintenance grant schemes, which provide for grants only on a means-tested basis. I understand that discussions are currently ongoing between Fáilte Ireland, Institutes of Technology Ireland and the Higher Education Authority in relation to the future management and administration of these courses and the levels of award to be made to graduating students.
