Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
229. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will extend the SUSI grant scheme to students (details supplied) in view of the fact that the college they attend can be designated as an outreach college of UCD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26469/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe college to which the Deputy refers is an approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centre which is managed and funded by City of Dublin Educational and Training Board (CDETB) from funding provided by my Department.
Post Leaving Certificate Centres provide further education courses up to Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). My Department has facilitated the provision by the College, of a course accredited by a third level institution at Level 8 on the NFQ, as an exceptional measure.
However, in line with Section 7 of the Student Support Act, 2011, only PLC courses provided by this PLC Centre are 'approved institutions' for the purposes of the student grant scheme.
