Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)

-----and to make a difference to what we know is a huge cost for many families. The Government is clear in recognising education, particularly higher and further education, allows students to fulfil their potential and plays a vital role in the economic development of our country in creating jobs and culture that is the heart of the progress Ireland is making.

Let me outline the supports we are already providing and what we are already doing to respond to the need we know is there.

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