Grant Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Ceisteanna (701)

Louise O'Reilly

Ceist:

701. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the SUSI grant will be rolled out for part-time courses from September 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17562/24]

Freagraí scríofa

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

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a pilot part time grant scheme will be introduced from September 2024.

It will provide fee support to eligible part-time students attending specified publicly funded undergraduate courses leading to a major award.