Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
781. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a period of time on carer's benefit can be used as a qualifying period of time for the back to education allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19624/20]
View answerThe back to education allowance scheme (BTEA) is designed to support second chance education. It enables eligible persons to pursue education and to continue to receive income support for the duration of a course of study. The weekly rate of BTEA payment is linked to the persons' underlying qualifying payment.
Carers allowance is a qualifying payment for someone considering applying for BTEA. A person in receipt of a carers allowance payment wishing to be considered for the BTEA should send their application to Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Carer's Allowance Section, Government Buildings, Ballinalee Road, Co. Longford.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
