Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I notice the last paragraph on the first page of the Minister's response does not correspond with the decision by the University of Limerick with regard to the grant applicant. In that case, the mother was an Irish citizen and the daughter was living and had studied in Ireland. However, the University of Limerick advised them that they did not and would not qualify for the grant. As a result, the student opted out of college and is no longer attending college. The interpretation in the Minister's reply seems to be different to the interpretation given by the University of Limerick and that is the reason I sought clarification. This is obviously a matter I will have to follow up on further with the Department, but I appreciate the comprehensive response given.