A grant for the purchase of this equipment was made in accordance with the provisions of the scheme of grants towards the purchase of equipment for pupils with a disability.
The second level school attended by the student in question applied for and was allocated a grant towards the purchase of this equipment under the scheme. I understand that the student in question now has the use of such equipment. The equipment is the property of her school.
In the event that the student secures a place on an approved third level course, her needs will be considered sympathetically under a special provision for third level colleges for the purchase of equipment for the use of pupils with a disability.
My Department has discussed this case with the student's current school. I understand that in the event that she secures a place, her school will be prepared to consider sympathetically any request from the student to borrow the equipment, pending the consideration of her case under the third level scheme.