Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2017
199. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 11 October 2017, if there are education, training or other classes available to adults living in direct provision other than English language classes as many residents may already be proficient in English; if consideration has been given to such provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43990/17]
View answerAdult participants in the protection process may avail of free access to adult literacy and English language supports. They may also access programmes under the Post Leaving Certificate Programme on payment of the fees applicable to non-EU/EEA nationals. In certain circumstances financial supports for access to such courses are available to students who meet the criteria of my Department's Pilot Support Scheme for access for further and higher education by persons in the protection process. Details of this scheme are available on my Department's website at the following link:
https://www.education.ie/en/Learners/Services/Pilot-Support-Scheme/Pilot-Support-Scheme.html
