Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2014
484. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department provides funding to the Irish Second Level Student Union; if so, the level of funding provided in 2013 and 2014 and projected for 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44291/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department provides funding to the Irish Second Level Student Union (ISSU) as follows: For the 2013/14 academic year a sum of €18,000 was allocated. This was paid in two instalments. For the 2014/15 academic year a sum of €40,000 has been sanctioned. One instalment has been allocated. Funding for 2015/16 will be considered on foot of an application for same from the Irish Second Level Student Union. In addition my Department allocated €10,335 to the ISSU to fund a student led study on the Transition Year Programme.
