Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 May 2024
289. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his future plans with regard to any potential changes in the SUSI grant system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23367/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has, over the past number of Budgets, made significant improvements to the student grant scheme benefitting thousands of students.
In advance of Budget 2025 this autumn, I will be publishing an options paper which will set out various possible measures to address the cost of education. I am doing this in order to facilitate public discussion on the choices available to improve student supports. I will have regard to these options, including any options on increasing income thresholds and grant payments, when making proposals in the context of budget discussions.
