Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Earlier in the year, the student assistance fund was slightly more than doubled to €20 million, which is a significant sum. There is also provision within SUSI for a change of circumstance.

All members, as practising public representatives, will be aware of that. In a welcome move a number of months ago, the Minister, Deputy Harris, announced a review of SUSI rates for next year. I presume the review will include eligibility criteria. If there is a review, everything is up for review. There has been no significant review of SUSI for a long time. Outside the review, I believe an additional €20 million has been allocated to SUSI for next year.