Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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Why has funding for SUSI grants, under subhead C11, been reduced?

I want to ask a question that is not directly related to the Estimates. Does the Minister plan to consider extending the 45 km limit as set down for the SUSI grant? I ask because there may be no public transport in rural areas so people will have to try to finance a car. In certain areas, which happens a lot in my constituency, students must take two buses, which costs quite a considerable amount. Applicants might be over the 45 km limit by a little as half a kilometre. Are there plans to reconsider the limit?