Rural Life
A TD has raised concerns that the backlog in ACRES payments may push farm families over income thresholds for college grants.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said that the recent expansion of Student Grant Scheme is important for supporting farm families.
Farm families have been urged to be aware of the closing dates and details of the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant.
Farm families have been reminded of the upcoming closing date and changes to the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) education grants.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has reminded farm families that the deadline to apply for higher education supports is approaching.
Deputy Sean Canney has called on the government to review the rules affecting mature students returning to education who live with parents.
Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris, has confirmed that 605 third-level students had their SUSI grant removed.
Agri-Business
The current SUSI grants system is showing that farm incomes are very low and the IFA have been making this point for years, according to Tom Doyle, IFA Farm Business Chairman.
