Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2016
246. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a home tuition package will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied); and if a positive decision will be expedited. [37764/16]
View answerThe purpose of the Home Tuition Grant Scheme is to provide funding towards the provision of a compensatory educational service for children who, for a number of specific reasons, are unable to attend school.
The scheme provides a compensatory educational service for
a. Early educational intervention for children with autism who meet the scheme's eligibility criteria
b. Students with special educational needs seeking an educational placement in a recognised school
c. Students, enrolled in schools, with significant medical conditions which have caused, and are likely to continue to cause, major disruption to their attendance at school
An application for home tuition for the child referred to by the Deputy was received in my Department on the 15th November 2016 and approved on 17th November 2017.
The application sought the provision of Home tuition on the basis that, while there was a school placement available for the child, the child is currently unable to access the placement due to his current medical condition.
On 17th November 2017, my Department approved Home Tuition on this basis, to support the child while he recovers to the extent that he can be enrolled in and attend school. The child in question is in receipt of the maximum hours available for children with significant medical conditions which has caused, and is likely to continue to cause, major disruption to their attendance at school.
The application can be reconsidered when the child has recovered to the extent that he can be enrolled in and attend school.
