Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2018
126. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the educational services that can be made available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18583/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe position is that the child in question may qualify for the Home Tuition grant scheme operated by my Department. This scheme is available where a child is temporarily without a school place and is actively seeking a school placement or may be taking an appeal under Section 29 of the Education Act 1998 following expulsion. Those who qualify for this grant scheme can employ a tutor to provide 9 hours home tuition per week. Details of this scheme are contained in circular 0051/2017 which is available on my Departments website at the following link:
https://www.education.ie/en/Parents/Services/Home-Tuition/
This scheme is operated with the assistance of the Educational Welfare Services of the Child and Family Agency. Application forms for this grant scheme are available from your local Educational Welfare Officer (EWO). Contact details for the EWO in your area can be obtained from the Educational Welfare Service, Child and Family Agency, Floors 2-5, Brunel Building, Heuston South Quarter, Dublin 8, phone 01-7718633.
