'Fundamental overhaul' of grants system needed, says minister

The third level grants system is "certainly not fit for tomorrow", higher education minister Simon Harris said. File picture: Photocall Ireland

A “fundamental overhaul” of the grants on offer to students is needed to improve access to third level education, according to Simon Harris, the Minister for Further and Higher Education.

Mr Harris was speaking at a panel discussion organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) around emerging issues for the sector due to Covid-19, and the future of funding.