Back to Education Allowance Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2015

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

Questions (182)

Niall Collins

Question:

182. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will grant the back to education allowance to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24, in view of the fact that the person has made a case regarding qualifying criteria and is anxious to pursue further education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28418/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned made an application on the 17/06/2015 for a back to education allowance (BTEA). This application was refused as the person concerned had not got the required 234 cumulative total days on his jobseekers allowance claim and a letter of refusal issued on 25/06/2015. It is open to the person concerned to seek a review of his application.