Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2010
332 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on the payment of arrears of home tuition in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2642/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe home tuition scheme provides funding to parents to provide education at home for children who, for a number of reasons such as chronic illness, are unable to attend school. The scheme was extended in recent years to facilitate tuition for children awaiting a suitable educational placement. Home tuition grants are paid to the parents, who in turn make payment to the home tuition provider. Following the introduction of an increased rate of pay to suitably qualified home tuition providers, arrears payments may be due to some tuition providers. As I advised the Deputy on 10 December, my Department is currently examining the issue. Officials from my Department will be in contact with the tutor referred to by the Deputy in due course.
