Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the mid-term review of the national plan for equity of access to higher education; if the review outlines progress for students from lower income families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21769/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The mid-term review to which the Deputy refers is being finalised. Unfortunately, an analysis of progress by socio-economic background was not possible due to the four-year gap since the previous census and changes in the under-lying population. However, a new study of participation in 2010, which will draw on the 2011 census data will be carried out. This will include an update on participation by students in higher education from under-represented socio-economic groups.