Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 November 2013
371. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the number of young persons under 25 who are currently in receipt of the back-to-education allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50419/13]
Amharc ar fhreagra372. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the number of young persons under 25 who are currently in receipt of the back-to-education allowance in each of the following categories: undertaking a second level course, a third level access course, a third level undergraduate course and a postgraduate course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50420/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 371 and 372 together.
The number of persons aged 25 or below in receipt of back to education allowance at the end of October was 7,948. A breakdown of the number of recipients by age and education level is contained in the following tabular statement.
Number of Recipients of Back to Education Allowance by Age and education level at end of October, 2013
|
Age |
Second Level Option |
Third Level Option |
Back to Education |
|
18 |
67 |
1 |
68 |
|
19 |
308 |
54 |
362 |
|
20 |
684 |
130 |
814 |
|
21 |
853 |
406 |
1,259 |
|
22 |
748 |
591 |
1,339 |
|
23 |
636 |
736 |
1,372 |
|
24 |
487 |
875 |
1,362 |
|
25 |
390 |
982 |
1,372 |
|
Total |
4,173 |
3,775 |
7,948 |
