Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 193: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider a reversal or amendments to modify the changes in criteria to qualify for the non-adjacent rate for third level students in view of the financial hardship it is causing for some persons who are caught by the change of distance rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31456/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The economic circumstances of the country are such that I regret that I am not in a position to reverse or vary any of the changes to the student grant scheme introduced by the Deputy's Government under Budget 2011. However, students in exceptional financial circumstances can apply for assistance under the Student Assistance Fund. Information on the Fund is available through the access offices of third-level institutions.