Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015
488. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to correspondence sent to her by a person (details supplied) regarding the home tutorial scheme dated 6 October 2014; if she will respond to this correspondence; her views that the home tuition scheme was operated in a consistent and equitable manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3879/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe correspondence referred to by the Deputy was answered directly on 28 November 2014 and a further comprehensive response issued in respect of the matters raised on 12 December 2014. The correspondent has since acknowledged that the responses were received and has again written to my Department addressing matters raised in the response of 12 December 2014.
In previous correspondence the matters raised were fully addressed and explained to the correspondent. I am satisfied that the Home Tuition scheme was at all times operated in a consistent and equitable manner by my Department.
My Department has maintained a consistent position in relation to the development of group arrangements and direct payment arrangements for home tuition and that the scheme is operated in a consistent and equitable manner.
