Midlands Student Union Welcomes Changes To SUSI Grant Income Threshold

The income threshold will see a €2,000 increase.

Plans to increase the SUSI holiday income threshold are a 'start' in making the scheme fit for purpose. 

That's according to TUS Midlands Students' Union which is welcoming the €2,000 increase on the holiday earnings disregard.

SU Deputy President Niall Naughton says the financial and educational needs of college-goers should always be at the forefront:

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris says it will allow students to take up summer jobs without fear of losing grant money:

CEO of the Restaurants Association Adrian Cummins says it's welcome stop-gap, but they will continue to have staffing issues when students go back to college:

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