Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

-----who might otherwise, due to their financial circumstances, be unable to continue their third level studies. Some €5 million is available through this fund, which is disbursed at college level. Information on the fund is available from the Access officer at a candidate's college.

Regarding the recent presentation made at the Joint Committee on Education and Science by Access students, I understand it was proposed that the recommendations made by the visiting delegation be sent to the Ministers for Social Protection, Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, and Education and Skills. When these recommendations are received, I am sure that responses will issue as appropriate. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter.

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