Student Universal Support Ireland

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2020

Tuesday, 24 November 2020

Ceisteanna (656)

John Paul Phelan

Ceist:

656. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of persons who have availed of SUSI grants in 2020; the percentage this is in relation to the student population at large; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38130/20]

Freagraí scríofa

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

It is anticipated that the number of students who will avail of the SUSI grant for the 2020/21 academic year is circa 70,700.

Statistics in relation the student population for the 2020/21 academic year is not available at this time.