Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
374. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education when a decision on a home tuition grant scheme appeal will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27268/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe purpose of the Home Tuition Scheme is to provide a compensatory educational service for children, who for a number of reasons such as chronic illness, are unable to attend to attend school. The scheme also provides a compensatory educational service for children with special educational needs seeking an educational placement. Provision is also made for early educational intervention for children with autism. Home tuition is not an alternative to a school placement and is provided in very limited and specific circumstances. By its nature, it is intended to be a short term intervention.
Eligibility for Home Tuition for children with a significant medical condition is assessed having regard to the pupil's attendance levels for the previous school year and, in the main, by reference to a completed medical report.
Based on the information provided in relation to the pupil’s school attendance in the 2020/2021 school year my Department was not in a position to sanction Home tuition in this instance. My Department have no record of an appeal to the decision not to grant Home Tuition for the above Pupil. I understand officials from my Department have been in contact with the parents to progress the matter.
