Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2015
609. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position regarding home tuition and school placement in respect of a student (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15732/15]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that, further to information provided under Parliamentary Question 158 dated 25th March 2015, no application has been received under the Home Tuition Schemes administered by my Department, from the person referred to by the Deputy. As previously stated it is not clear if the pupil in question would qualify for either scheme from the limited information provided by the Deputy.
The Educational Welfare Service (EWS) of TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency, is the statutory agency which can assist parents who are experiencing difficulty in securing a school place for their child. The EWS may be able to offer assistance and advice on securing a school placement within the pupil's area. The contact details for TUSLA is Educational Welfare Service, Tusla, Floors 2-5, Brunel Building, Heuston South Quarter, Dublin 8.
