Eoin Hayes (Dublin Bay South, Social Democrats)
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606. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he intends on supporting international students in financial difficulty; if yes, with what measures; any estimated costs from his Department associated with a new national financial aid fund to support international students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22786/25]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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In order to obtain permission to study in Ireland, international students are required to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to be able to support themselves while in Ireland without recourse to public funds, or the reliance on casual employment.

Currently, visa required nationals must show evidence that they have immediate access to at least €10,000. This is the estimated cost of living in Ireland for a student for one academic year. While the financial requirements for non-visa required nationals is currently slightly lower, this is being brought into alignment later this year.