Student Grant Scheme Representations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 November 2014

Thursday, 27 November 2014

Questions (188)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a support grant or other assistance may be available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45743/14]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

In order to be considered for a grant, a student must be pursuing an approved course in an approved institution. An approved course is defined in Section 8 of the Student Support Act 2011 and in Regulation 4 of the Student Support Regulations 2014.

In Part B, Schedule 2 of the Student Support Regulations 2014, the Professional Practice Course (PPC) Part I and II is the only course prescribed in The Law Society of Ireland as an approved course for the purposes of the student grant scheme.

The course referred to by the Deputy is not an approved course and, therefore, assistance is not available under the grant scheme.