531. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider the rules regarding the distance from a third level college for students to receive a higher level of maintenance grant, in view of the fact that many persons in the Portlaoise and County Laois area are receiving a lower grant as a result of the change in distance from Saint Patrick's College, Carlow, and Carlow Institute of Technology, whereas others, who are just a short distance further away, are receiving a higher grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9361/15]

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531. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider the rules regarding the distance from a third level college for students to receive a higher level of maintenance grant, in view of the fact that many persons in the Portlaoise and County Laois area are receiving a lower grant as a result of the change in distance from Saint Patrick's College, Carlow, and Carlow Institute of Technology, whereas others, who are just a short distance further away, are receiving a higher grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9361/15]

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