Wicklow Minister Announces Student Accomodation Funding For Those Leaving State Care

Over 1 million euro in funding will be made available next year, to cover student accommodation costs for those leaving State care.

Over 1 million euro in funding will be made available next year, to cover student accommodation costs for those leaving State care.

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris says it will help those leaving foster or residential care.
Many care leavers are made independent at 18 and face the significant expense of trying to access further and higher education without family or community support.

 Wicklow's  Simon Harris says the Government will now bridge that gap