Education Grants

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Ceisteanna (378)

Kevin Humphreys

Ceist:

378. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of higher education maintenance grants awarded in the last academic year; the number awarded to students with a parent working in agriculture or the farming sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35386/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The statistical breakdown requested by the Deputy will not be made available to my Department by the grant awarding authorities until the end of the academic year.