Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his response. We are all aware in this House of the importance of the SUSI grant and its role in enabling students to pursue their educational and career goals. It is an important element whereby students can have access to basic necessities in our current cost-of-living crisis around food, housing and healthcare. Certainly, it reduces the financial burden on many people and provides access to education, which is crucially important. The Minister has made significant strides to date with regard to expanding additional students into the scheme. Up to 50,000 students now have access to the SUSI grant. What priorities is the Minister making at present in terms of the review process? What will the timeline be with regard to the current review that is being undertaken?

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