Higher Education Grants.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 February 2010

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Ceisteanna (531)

Olivia Mitchell

Ceist:

662 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in processing grant applications by the County Dublin Vocational Education Committee in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6128/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

County Dublin Vocational Education Committee has confirmed to my Department that it has provisionally awarded grants to the candidates referred to by the Deputy, subject to receipt of confirmation of registration on an approved course at an approved institution.