Archibald welcomes funding for students experiencing COVID-19 hardship
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed the announcement of £1.4m to support students experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19.
The East Derry MLA said:
“Many students are experiencing considerable hardship because of
the current COVID-19 pandemic.
“Students in private tenanted accommodation are still having to
pay rent despite not being at university and many who have full or part-time
jobs are not currently working as a result of the pandemic, particularly those
who work in the hospitality sector.
"This announcement of £1.4m by my party colleague, Finance
Minister Conor Murphy, will help students experiencing hardship at this difficult
time.
“I would now call on Economy Minister Dianne Dodds to match this funding to support students.
"Sinn Fein will continue to stand with students in further
and higher education."