In order to be considered for a grant, a student must be pursuing an approved course in an approved institution. An approved course is defined in Section 8 of the Student Support Act 2011 and in Regulation 4 of the Student Support Regulations 2014.
In Part B, Schedule 2 of the Student Support Regulations 2014, the Professional Practice Course (PPC) Part I and II is the only course prescribed in The Law Society of Ireland as an approved course for the purposes of the student grant scheme.
The course referred to by the Deputy is not an approved course and, therefore, assistance is not available under the grant scheme.