Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Engagement with Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

2:00 am

Mike Kennelly (Fine Gael)

I would like some clarity on the reform to SUSI and the income disregard while students are working. Students can earn up to €8,424, which in today's terms does not match what students have to do.

Students have to work more and work longer hours just to stay studying. On Senator Daly's point, I welcome the €500,000 in funding for the bus route. Is it just a pilot programme?

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