David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

As a former academic, I am interested in the amendment. In the old days, Trinity College Dublin attracted many students from the North of Ireland, some of whom received grants. The number has, however, declined considerably in recent years, partly because of the dates for the receipt of applications. The system is a bit of a mess and needs to be looked into. I would like us to continue to encourage students from the North of Ireland to come to southern institutions like Trinity College, and anything that assists in that would be a very good thing. For that reason, I look favourably on the amendment, at least for the moment.