Gay Mitchell
Ceist:253 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the options given to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 who is hoping to complete a formal course in Spanish at a recognised Spanish institute. [13153/99]
Written Answers. - Higher Education Grants Scheme.
Maintenance grants under the higher education grants scheme are tenable in respect of full-time undergraduate courses of not less than two years duration pursued in a university or third level institution which is maintained or assisted by recurrent grants from public funds in another EU member state, with the exception of the following courses in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and teacher training courses including those leading to the award of bachelor of education; courses in colleges of further and higher education, other than courses which are at higher national diploma level or higher; courses provided in a college which are offered in private commercial third level colleges in the State, and which are validated by that college; courses in colleges akin to private commercial colleges in Ireland.
I understand that the candidate in question has applied to Dublin Corporation for assistance under the higher education grants scheme in respect of his studies in Spain and that the local authority is awaiting further information from the candidate in order to determine his eligibility. He should contact the higher education grants section in Dublin Corporation in order that the assessment of his application may be completed.