Home Tuition Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 February 2012

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Questions (114, 115, 116)

David Stanton

Question:

113 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 19 January 2012, if the review of the operational elements of the home tuition schemes, including the appointment of tutors has been completed; if not, when he expects the review to be completed; if any decisions have been reached regarding changes to the scheme; if he will provide details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10231/12]

David Stanton

Question:

114 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 19 January 2012, in view of the review being conducted by him, if he is considering making changes to the home tuition scheme in relation to educational placement and early educational intervention for preschool children with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10232/12]

David Stanton

Question:

115 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 19 January 2012, the changes, if any, he intends to make regarding the appointment of tutors, in particular with regard to their educational qualification criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10233/12]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 to 115, inclusive, together.

As I have previously advised my Department is currently reviewing operational elements of the home tuition schemes, including the appointment of tutors. I now wish to clarify that this review is ongoing. I have no plans currently to make changes to the eligibility criteria for the home tuition scheme.

Question No. 116 answered with Question No. 112.