Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2016

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Ceisteanna (410)

David Stanton

Ceist:

410. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she has or will consider excluding the carer's support grant, formerly the respite care grant, from reckonable income for applications for student support grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1906/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The Deputy will be aware that the Student Grant Scheme is reviewed annually. The review of the Student Grant Scheme 2016 is ongoing. As such, all aspects of the Scheme remain under review at this point.