Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 631: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applicants awaiting approval for higher education maintenance grants from Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4916/10]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 632: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applicants awaiting approval for higher education maintenance grants from Cork City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4919/10]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 671: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applicants awaiting approval for higher education maintenance grants by Cork City Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5008/10]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 672: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applicants awaiting approval for higher education grants from Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5009/10]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 631, 632, 671 and 672 together.

As at 22 January 2010 Cork County Council had received a total of 2,125 grant applications for the academic year 2009/2010. A decision has been reached on 975 applications. A further 1,012 applicants have been requested to supply additional information. A total of 138 applications have yet to be assessed.

As at 22 January 2010 Cork City Council had received a total of 1,203 grant applications for the academic year 2009/2010. A decision has been reached on 1,167 applications. A further 6 applicants have been requested to supply additional information. A total of 30 applications have yet to be assessed.