Student Grant Scheme Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

Ceisteanna (234)

Carol Nolan

Ceist:

234. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of increasing the rate of the student grant by 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17807/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The estimated cost of increasing the student grant rates by 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% or 25% would cost in the region of €9m, €17.8m, €26m, €34.6m or €43.3m respectively.