Grants

'AMLÉ' (Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn) is the new name for the Union of Students in Ireland. It's a direct translation. It came into effect on 13 May 2025. The rebrand reflects the desire of the organisation to promote the use of the Irish Language.

Proposal: For the Government to commit to part-time and further education students receiving the same supports that would be available to full-time students in similar circumstances and make a hardship fund available for students who are studying part-time and in further education

Costing: €5m  and €2.5m

Proposal: For the Government to commit to increasing the threshold and allocation given through the Student Universal Support Ireland (SAMLÉ) grant scheme.

Costing: €12.3m

Proposal: For the Government to reinstate the 2011 Adjacency Rates.

Costing: €27 million

Proposal: For the Government to reinstate Postgraduate Grants

Costing: €53 million

Proposal: For the Government to begin phased restoration to 2012 rates of SAF to reflect the real costs attached to participation in Higher Level Education in Ireland.

Costing: €1m