Back to Education Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 December 2012

Thursday, 6 December 2012

Questions (46)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

46. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 133 of 29 November 2012, if she will state the correct level of back-to-education allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54848/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The weekly rate of back to education allowance payable to the person concerned is €247.60. This consists of a personal rate of €188.00 plus €59.60 qualified child allowance. A fuel allowance of €20.00 per week is also in payment.

Question No. 47 withdrawn.