Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Question 9: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will explain the funding options that are available to persons who want to study at postgraduate level from September 2012 but cannot afford to following the abolition of postgraduate grants and in view of the fact that the back to education allowance is not an option for many in view of the fact that their chosen area for postgraduate study is different to that studied at undergraduate level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30944/12]

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