Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I note from a reply given to me by the Minister for Education and Science that the final date for receipt of third level grant applications is 31 August. The Minister promised to introduce new legislation which would streamline payments and make them expeditious. When can we expect the legislation to be published? Will it be implemented in order that it will take effect this September and apply to payment of grants which have been approved?

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