Liz McManus
Question:526 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the serious financial difficulties faced by higher diploma public health students who are not receiving any salary or income and who face combined loss of income and course costs of up £30,000 per year; if he will consider paying salary during the course and covering the cost of college fees in view of the importance of this course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1628/98]