Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2024
579. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated annual cost to the Exchequer of increasing funding to the fund for students with disabilities by €1 million, €3 million and €5 million to support more DARE applicants. [38904/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a higher education admissions scheme for Leaving Certificate students (under 23) whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. The scheme is run by the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) participating in the scheme and is not within the remit of my Department.
The Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD) is open to all students in HEI's and not just those that enter via the DARE route.
For the Deputy’s information please see figures below:
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Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD) Core Funding |
€8,040,900 |
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Cost to Exchequer by increasing FSD by €1m |
€9,040,900 |
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Cost to Exchequer by increasing FSD by €3m |
€11,040,900 |
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Cost to Exchequer by increasing FSD by €5m |
€13,040,900 |
