524. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether reducing the financial burden on students in higher education institutions and their families is urgently required; if he will review the student grant scheme SUSI, including a review of the level of supports offered to students for their college contribution, with a view to making higher education more accessible to all, in view of the significant changes in the economic landscape and the increased cost-of-living; if he will commit to a comprehensive review of the SUSI grant eligibility criteria, maintenance support levels, and the adjacency rates to ensure they reflect the current financial challenges faced by students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27126/24]

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524. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether reducing the financial burden on students in higher education institutions and their families is urgently required; if he will review the student grant scheme SUSI, including a review of the level of supports offered to students for their college contribution, with a view to making higher education more accessible to all, in view of the significant changes in the economic landscape and the increased cost-of-living; if he will commit to a comprehensive review of the SUSI grant eligibility criteria, maintenance support levels, and the adjacency rates to ensure they reflect the current financial challenges faced by students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27126/24]

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1. 25 June 2024

   Further and Higher Education

   524. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether reducing the financial burden on students in higher education institutions and their families is urgently required; if he will review the student grant scheme SUSI, including a review of the level of supports offered to students for their college contribution, with a view to making higher education more accessible to all, in view of the significant changes in the economic landscape and the increased cost-of-living; if he will commit to a comprehensive review of the SUSI grant eligibility criteria, maintenance support levels, and the adjacency rates to ensure they reflect the current financial challenges faced by students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27126/24]

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