Student Assistance Fund

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2020

Wednesday, 7 October 2020

Ceisteanna (191)

Colm Burke

Ceist:

191. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if consideration will be given to the extension of the student assistance fund to all agricultural college students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29051/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Requests for funding for agriculture college students is a matter for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.

I have been in contact with my colleague the Minister for Agriculture on this matter and I will refer your query to him for direct response.