Finian McGrath
Question:111 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is any grant or funding for a third level student (details supplied) who is attending a college in the USA. [39500/11]
View answerTuesday, 13 December 2011
Questions (105, 106)
Written answers
The student grant scheme does not extend to third level courses pursued outside the EU. The student to which the Deputy refers may, however, be eligible for tax relief for his tuition fees. Details in relation to this are available from the applicant's local tax office or on www.revenue.ie.
Éamon Ó Cuív
Question:112 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 25 October 2011, regarding the refusal of a third level grant to a person (details supplied) in County Galway, when the review will be complete in order that a decision may issue; the reason for the delay in arriving at this decision in view of the promises made on public service reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39513/11]
View answerThis case was reviewed by my Department and it issued its decision on 8 December 2011. The delay was due to the complexity of the case.