Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

My question relates to higher education provision, educational disadvantage and people from disadvantaged areas accessing higher education. I raise this question under this subhead because a scholarship scheme was launched last September targeted at individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. I note that funding for that scheme will be increased again next year. Are there other grants or appropriations-in-aid to assist in encouraging early school-leavers to return to education? I accept such a provision may not come under this heading.