Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016
183. Deputy Michael D'Arcy asked the Minister for Education and Skills why he refused a person (details supplied) the disability access route to education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19244/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third-level admissions scheme for students with a disability.
The DARE scheme is operated by a number of higher education institutions and not by my Department. Admissions under the DARE scheme are regulated by the institutions themselves. Each higher education institution determines its own admission policy in relation to DARE, the number of places they reserve for DARE, and the allocation of those places. Any requests for more detailed information about DARE should be directed to the Irish Universities Association (IUA) who co-ordinate the DARE scheme for participating institutions.
