Quinn seeks legal advice over council grant letters

The Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn says he will seek legal advice on whether or not county councils can ask for proof of payment of the household charge before processing student grant applications.

Quinn seeks legal advice over council grant letters

The Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn says he will seek legal advice on whether or not county councils can ask for proof of payment of the household charge before processing student grant applications.

Yesterday it emerged that Clare County Council has written to applicants seeking proof that their family has paid the charge.

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