Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 May 2016
66. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills to review the payments provided to student physiotherapists who receive no financial support while carrying out practice education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10974/16]
View answerUnder my Department's student grant scheme, eligible candidates may receive funding provided they are attending an approved course at an approved institution as defined in the scheme. Under Article 15.3 of the Student Grant Scheme 2016, grant holders who are required to participate in off-campus placement as an integral part of their course may have their grant entitlement paid in the normal manner.
