MPs criticise limited student grant increase

Members of the House education committee expressed strong reactions on Tuesday to a government bill revising student grants, with criticism focusing on the scale of financial support and whether commitments made by the president are being met.

The proposal, presented by finance ministry permanent secretary Andreas Zachariades is expected to cost €10.5 million and aims to expand eligibility by adjusting income criteria.

He said the measures “are what we can provide at this time”, pointing to fiscal constraints.