Back to Education Allowance Eligibility

Thursday, 6 December 2012

Questions (62)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

62. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if back-to-education allowance is payable in lieu of unemployment assistance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55040/12]

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Minister for Social Protection

A back to education allowance application form must be completed in order to determine if a person has an entitlement to the allowance. According to the records of this Department, the person concerned has not applied for a back to education allowance.