Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I have consistently made that point. If it is assessed on a wider measure, rather than simply on salary or income, it can be more equitable. This would mean that more people who cannot afford to go to college will get the grants and the supports to enable them to do so. That is all that is at issue here. This is not some kind of crusade against any sector of Irish society.

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