Back to Education Allowance

Friday, 7 September 2018

Questions (340)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

340. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills the full year cost of reversing all cuts to back to education funding since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36590/18]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills (Deputy John Halligan)

The Back to Education Allowance is a scheme managed by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Questions regarding costs on the scheme should be addressed to the Minister.