Donna McGettigan (Clare, Sinn Fein)
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2541. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost to remove the mature dependant category in SUSI and treat all those over the age of 23 as independent regardless of their living situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19758/25]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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It is my intention to publish an Annual Options Paper outlining measures to help reduce the cost of education for students and families across Further and Higher Education, Research and Apprenticeships. The paper will also provide an overview of ongoing work in relation to Student Accommodation.

This paper will set out various options for further enhancement of student supports for consideration as part of the budgetary process in the Autumn.