Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2011
121 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will deal with the following matter (details supplied) regarding a home tuition grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28228/11]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has approved home tuition from the commencement of the current school year until the 14th October 2011 for the child concerned. The purpose of this provision is to facilitate transitional arrangements for the child to take up a school placement. My Department will consider, as an exceptional measure, extending this period further to facilitate transitional arrangements for the child once he has been enrolled in a school based placement. I understand from officials in my Department that the claim for home tuition funding is currently being processed and payment will issue to the parent shortly.
