Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2022
168. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there was an underspend in the fund for students with disabilities in each of the years 2017 to 2021; the extent of any such underspend; if and to where any underspend in funding was reassigned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52083/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe purpose of the Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD) is to provide funding to higher education institutions to assist them in offering supports and services to eligible students with disabilities so that they can participate on an equal basis with their peers. The FSD is managed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) on behalf of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS).
My officials are liaising with the HEA regarding the information sought by the Deputy. When the information is available, I will arrange for it to be sent directly to the Deputy.
