1263. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the policy rationale for excluding certain QQI validated undergraduate programmes delivered by private higher education institutions from eligibility under the free fees initiative and from SUSI grant support; whether he is aware that the BA (Hons) in Psychology at Carlow College is currently the only undergraduate programme at that institution not approved for State funding despite its QQI validation; whether this policy position has been reviewed in light of the objectives of the National Access Plan for Higher Education 2022-2028, particularly commitments to reducing financial barriers, supporting regional and place based access, and widening participation among socio economically disadvantaged and non traditional learners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34262/26]

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1263. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the policy rationale for excluding certain QQI validated undergraduate programmes delivered by private higher education institutions from eligibility under the free fees initiative and from SUSI grant support; whether he is aware that the BA (Hons) in Psychology at Carlow College is currently the only undergraduate programme at that institution not approved for State funding despite its QQI validation; whether this policy position has been reviewed in light of the objectives of the National Access Plan for Higher Education 2022-2028, particularly commitments to reducing financial barriers, supporting regional and place based access, and widening participation among socio economically disadvantaged and non traditional learners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34262/26]

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