Third Level Admissions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 July 2012

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Ceisteanna (157)

John Perry

Ceist:

160 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will again review a person's (details supplied) in County Leitrim higher education access route application in view of the fact that her parents are not employed and she resides in a marginally below average area: and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35006/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a third-level admissions scheme for students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scheme is operated by a number of higher education institutions and not by my Department. Admissions to the institutions under this programme are regulated by the institutions themselves. Further details are available at www.accesscollege.ie.