Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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Question 115: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of mature students receiving the maintenance grant throughout the country, specifically in the counties of Galway and Mayo and more specifically in the National University of Ireland, Galway. [21569/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The information is not available in the format requested by the Deputy. However, it is estimated that nationally, some 30% of the student cohort or some 21,600, are mature students. Qualifying students in this cohort may be in receipt of either the Back to Education Allowance or the maintenance element of the student grant. In addition, qualifying students will have their fees or student contribution paid.