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Student Support Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 May 2018

Thursday, 17 May 2018

Questions (88)

Kathleen Funchion

Question:

88. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Education and Skills if legal aid is prohibited from taking a test case on a point of law as per section 21(6) of the Student Support Act 2011. [21768/18]

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Written answers

The Deputy will be aware that Section 21(6) of the Student Support Act 2011, provides for a person who is aggrieved by a determination of the Appeals Board, to appeal to the High Court against that determination on a specified point of law.

The question of legal aid is a matter for the Legal Aid Board. Details of the services provided by the Legal Aid Board can be accessed at www.legalaidboard.ie.

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