Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for her contribution. I agree with much of it. With regard to the SUSI review, she made a fair point about the extra costs that people, particularly from rural communities, have to face. There will be a chance to make submissions and have public consultation on that. I hope to have the review completed in advance of the budget so the House can make the necessary decisions.

I will check the specific point the Deputy made about social care students. One generally must be a full-time registered student. If they are full-time registered students they should qualify, but I will check and write to her on the matter.

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