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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

SUSI grant delays

Summary

Michael Healy-Rae presses the Government over students waiting for SUSI grants, disputing the Ceann Comhairle’s attempt to defer the matter to parliamentary questions. The Ceann Comhairle says the issue cannot be dealt with on the Order of Business.

As regards the Education and Training Boards Bill, what is the Government going to do about SUSI grants?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We have just dealt with that.

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No, that was a completely different issue.

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The Bill has been enacted.

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What is the Government going to do about paying students who are waiting for their grants in July?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a different issue altogether. If the Deputy tables a parliamentary question I will see to it that it is answered.

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I have asked them several times but the Minister did not answer.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Patience is a virtue.

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The Ceann Comhairle has people in his own constituency who are waiting for grants.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I know, but I cannot deal with it on the Order of Business.

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I am sure he would like them to be paid, the same as I would like my people to be paid.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy has made his point.

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That is the way. I have to face them, but you do not.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I face my constituents every day.

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The Ceann Comhairle is entitled to a position.

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