Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 April 2013
68. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action he has taken to date to improve equality of access at third level facing children of non-EU migrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17586/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware of the financial access issues in relation to fees and grants being encountered by children of non-EU migrants entering and attending higher education courses. These issues are currently under consideration. The Deputy will however appreciate in the current economic climate that any decision in relation to changes to either the Free Fees Schemes or the Student Grant Scheme will need to be considered in the context of availability of resources.
