Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The way in which this has been set up means that the moneys for both funds emanate from the same source. As stated, I am engaging with both the USI and the HEA in respect of this matter. The amount of money in the pot for this year is fixed. I am willing to explore with both organisations ways in which we might make progress on this matter, particularly in the context of the next academic year. I appreciate that the level of demand relating to the fund always exceeds the amount of money available in any year. I will continue to explore the position with the two organisations concerned.