Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2025
888. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the detailed breakdown of funding allocations for SUSI for 2024, 2025 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56832/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraStudent Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved courses at PLC, undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Ireland and in some cases, to students studying in the UK or EU.
My Department is also responsible for covering both the Pay and Non-Pay operational costs associated with SUSI.
The following table outlines the annual allocations for SUSI-related costs, including staff pay, operational expenses, and student grant funding for each of the years 2024 & 2025. The 2026 allocation has yet to be finalised.
|
Allocation at start of each annual year |
2024 |
2025 |
2026 |
|
Student Support Funding allocation, includes all grant funding under the Student Grant Schemes**, Access initiatives and associated SUSI administration costs |
€403.1m* |
€409.7m* |
Subject to finalisation |
*Figures are in line with the published Revised Estimates in 2024 and 2025. Allocations were revised in Q4 to reflect the impact of supplementary estimates.
**c€351m allocated toward student grant funding each year.
