The person in question is undertaking a degree course having completed an ESF-aided national diploma course. Under the provisions of the Vocational Education Committee scholarships scheme, it is necessary for a diploma holder to obtain a two year exemption from the degree course in order to be eligible for a Vocational Education Committee scholarship. Accordingly, scholarship assistance cannot be given to the person in question for year 2 of the degree course; he will, however, subject to satisfactory progress, be eligible for consideration for year 3 and 4 of the degree course.
I understand that the City of Waterford Vocational Education Committee have already, orally, informed the applicant of the position.