Written answers
Thursday, 23 May 2024
Department of Education and Skills
Grant Payments
Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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35. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he intends to review SUSI income thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23178/24]
Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, Budget 2024 increased certain income thresholds which shall commence in September 2024 as outlined below:-
- Increased income threshold for Band 4 maintenance rate from €46,790 to €50,840
- Increased income threshold for 100% Student Contribution grant from €50,840 to €55,924
In advance of Budget 2025 this autumn I will be publishing an options paper which will set out various possible measures to address the cost of education. I am doing this in order to facilitate public discussion on the various choices available to amend student supports. I will have regard to these options, including any options on increasing income thresholds, when making proposals in the context of budget discussions.
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