Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2017
163. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons that applied for the pilot support scheme 2016 (details supplied); the number of persons that were successful in their application for the pilot support scheme 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3791/17]
View answer15 Pilot Support Scheme applications were received for the 2016/17 academic year with 2 qualifying for support.
Most applicants who did not qualify for support, failed to qualify under two or more criteria. The reasons why applicants did not qualify for a support were as follows:
- Did not have five years in the Irish Education system;
- Did not meet the criteria for permission to reside under the scheme;
- Did not complete the Leaving Certificate;
- Did not have residence in Ireland for five years prior to their application to the pilot scheme; and
- Application received after the closing date of 4th November 2016.
