Written Answers Nos. 131-150
131. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 470 of 25 October 2022, the status of the review of the school meals programme; if the review group is on track to complete the final report in November 2022, as per the target date; when the final report will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59714/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe School Meals Programme provides funding towards the provision of food services to some 1,600 schools and organisations benefitting 260,000 children. The objective of the programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children to position them to take full advantage of the education provided to them. The programme is an important component of policies to encourage school attendance and extra educational achievement.
Budget 2022 provided €68.1 million for the programme with an additional €9m provided to allow access to all new DEIS schools from September 2022. Additional funding for the programme has been provided for 2023 bringing the total to €91.6m. This represents a 49% funding increase in the period since 2020.
Funding under the school meals programme can be provided for breakfast, snack, cold lunch, dinner, hot school meals and afterschool clubs and is based on a maximum rate per child per day, depending on the type of meal being provided.
I am committed to continuing to expand the school meals programme and building further on the significant extension of the programme in recent years. In this regard, I commissioned the evaluation of the school meals programme to review all elements of the programme, including the funding rates currently being provided for the various meal options. The evaluation will also help to inform future decisions around this important programme.
The final report is on schedule to be completed by the end of the year and will be published thereafter.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
132. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection when she expects her Department to complete exploratory work regarding proposals received from an organisation (details supplied) about making free travel passes available to persons with epilepsy who are temporarily barred from driving for one year or more due to having a breakthrough seizure; if the exploratory work regarding this proposal will consider uncoupling the free travel pass from other qualifying payments to ensure that there is a direct application process for a free travel pass; if further meetings on this matter will be arranged before the end of 2022 with the organisation’s representatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59795/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe free travel scheme provides free travel on the main public and private transport services for those eligible under the scheme. These include road, rail and ferry services provided by companies such as Bus Átha Cliath, Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann, as well as Luas and services provided by over 80 private transport operators. There are approximately 1,050,000 customers with direct eligibility. The estimated expenditure on free travel in 2022 is €95 million.
It is important to note that, in general, access to a free travel pass for those aged under 66 is linked to a person being in receipt of certain primary Social Protection payments such as Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension, Carer’s Allowance, Blind Pension and Partial Capacity Benefit. Crucially, as many illnesses or physical conditions have an impact across a spectrum from mild to severe, entitlement to these social welfare schemes is not provided on the basis of a diagnosis but on the basis of the impact of that diagnosis on the individual concerned. In this way, resources can be targeted to people in most need.
Therefore, while a diagnosis of a particular medical condition will be required to establish if a person may be eligible for certain social welfare schemes, evidence of impact is also required before entitlement to the scheme or the related free travel scheme is established. The sole exception to this general approach is in respect of people who are blind.
While consideration is always given to any requests to improve or extend eligibility to the free travel scheme, uncoupling the link between receipt of particular social welfare payments and eligibility for the free travel scheme would so fundamentally alter the scheme that it would move it away from being a social welfare measure to being a general transport initiative.
Any such change would also require potentially very significant additional funding for the free travel scheme and would have to be considered in an overall policy and budgetary context.
I am aware of an ongoing campaign by Epilepsy Ireland and recognise the issues and difficulties that can arise due to a person being diagnosed with epilepsy and who is unable to drive as a result of their condition. I have met with representatives of Epilepsy Ireland to discuss its proposal in detail.
Following the meeting, I asked my Department officials to examine the issues raised by Epilepsy Ireland. This work is still ongoing. I am expecting a report from my officials in the next few weeks
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
133. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will clarify an issue in relation to accommodation for Ukrainian refugees (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59586/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department does not engage in procuring or contracting private houses and apartments which may impact on the residential sector.
However, the properties may be offered as part of the Unoccupied Homes Call recently launched by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The campaign aims to support the Government’s humanitarian response to the war in Ukraine. The new initiative, led by Local Authorities, will take and manage offers of unoccupied houses, apartments or holiday homes to house people and families from Ukraine.
Under the new initiative, Local Authorities will:
- take offers of houses, apartments or holiday homes for temporary accommodation
- liaise with owners to assess suitability
- arrange for their use by people and families from Ukraine
- continue to support property owners and people from Ukraine taking up the offers of accommodation during the arrangement.
While rent will not be payable to those who offer properties, a tax-free recognition payment of €800 per month is available from the Department of Social Protection to those who offer accommodation to people from Ukraine.
Property owners can offer homes at gov.ie/offerahome or by contacting the local authority in which their property is located.
134. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will meet the residents and committee that have organised the recent protests in the East Wall area of Dublin. [59592/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMinister Paschal Donohoe T.D. and I met with members of the local community in East Wall on Friday 25 November.
The pressure to accommodate over 65,000 people since the start of this year has led to significant shortages, particularly for those seeking international protection. It has been necessary for my Department to avail of all offers of accommodation made, including the use of office buildings such as the building in East Wall, in order to address the accommodation shortfall.
Emergency centres have been opened in all parts of the country. There have been circa 40 accommodation locations utilised since January across 13 counties.
While effort is made to notify public representatives and State agencies in advance of occupying a building, the emergency nature of the response means that advance communications are not as comprehensive or as early as one would like.
Due to the sheer scale of the present crisis this inevitably means buildings repurposed for the temporary, emergency accommodation of those seeking refuge must be occupied at a faster timeline than would otherwise be the case. These constraints limit the time window for the provision of advance information. I am cognisant of this issue and my Department is working to put additional resources into improving advance communications for elected representatives, local authorities and local communities in this regard.
Last week, my Department organised a leaflet drop to residents in the area to advise on some key information relating to the use of the building and to dispel some of the misinformation that appears to have been disseminated regarding IPAS accommodation. I hope that this information will enable the local community to recognise the urgent need to provide shelter to international protection applicants, many of whom are fleeing persecution and conflict.
135. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will commit to real engagement and consultations with local people before refugees and asylum seekers are placed in their community; and if he will develop a community dividend for communities to ensure that enough doctors, school places, transportation facilities, housing units and supports are in place when the population is increased significantly. [59593/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDeputy, before the opening of any facility my Department engages with local representatives to provide information as soon as possible following the agreement of terms.
While effort is made to notify public representatives and State agencies in advance of occupying a building, the emergency nature of the response required means that advance communications are not as comprehensive or as early as one would like.
Due to the sheer scale of the present crisis, the emergency accommodation of those seeking refuge must be occupied at a faster timeline than in more normal times.
These constraints limit the time window for advance consultation. I am cognisant of the importance of improved information and my Department is currently working to secure additional resources for improving advance communications for elected representatives, local authorities and local communities in this regard.
With respect to a community dividend for communities to ensure that enough services are in place following the opening of new centres, the services offered by the State to provide for the increase are funded and managed by a range of Government Departments and agencies, on a whole of Government basis, and not solely by this Department.
State agencies work together to provide the following services for people arriving in the country:
- the HSE provides mainstreamed health services to International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) residents and to beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTPs).
- the Department of Social Protection (DSP) pays a weekly personal allowance to each international protection applicants and covers any exceptional needs and provides for welfare payments to BOTPs.
- PPSNs are provided through DSP and international protection (IP) applicants are eligible to work six months following their arrival in Ireland. BOTPs have a right to work on arrival.
- the Department of Education provides school places in primary and post-primary schools for migrant children and they have access to the free pre-school scheme, the Early Childhood Care and Education programme.
- my Department offers accommodation and related support services and also provides access to the free Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme for eligible children aged between 2 years 8 months and 5 years 6 months.
Decisions on funding are matters for the Departments and Agencies involved.
136. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of refugees and asylum seekers who have been located in each local authority area; the number of modular homes that have been built; and the timeframe for the delivery of same over the next few months. [59594/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive immediately afterwards, over 59,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Ukraine and have sought refuge here in Ireland. As of 24 November, over 46,300 of those are being provided with accommodation from the State. In addition to this, the number of International Protection applicants has also risen and there are now over 17,500 applicants being accommodated by the State compared with 7,500 at the same time last year.
In response to the crisis, the Government has sought to provide a range of accommodation solutions in every county in Ireland. This has primarily involved the contracting of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs, but has also included the use of scout halls, religious congregations’ buildings, vacant student accommodation and other locations.
As of 24 November, the breakdown of those accommodated per Local Authority area is as follows.
|
Local Authority Area |
BOTP |
IP |
Total |
|
Carlow County Council |
703 |
0 |
703 |
|
Cavan County Council |
969 |
116 |
1085 |
|
Clare County Council |
3672 |
518 |
4190 |
|
Cork City and County Councils |
3654 |
1170 |
4824 |
|
Donegal County Council |
4609 |
616 |
5225 |
|
All Dublin Councils |
7337 |
6854 |
14191 |
|
Galway City and County Councils |
3309 |
610 |
3919 |
|
Kerry County Council |
5734 |
850 |
6584 |
|
Kildare County Council |
145 |
489 |
634 |
|
Kilkenny County Council |
877 |
0 |
877 |
|
Laois County Council |
261 |
455 |
716 |
|
Leitrim County Council |
914 |
97 |
1011 |
|
Limerick City and County Council |
1629 |
257 |
1886 |
|
Longford County Council |
205 |
70 |
275 |
|
Louth County Council |
644 |
445 |
1089 |
|
Mayo County Council |
2654 |
512 |
3166 |
|
Meath County Council |
1733 |
867 |
2600 |
|
Monaghan County Council |
216 |
421 |
637 |
|
Offaly County Council |
713 |
162 |
875 |
|
Roscommon County Council |
525 |
0 |
525 |
|
Sligo County Council |
1015 |
220 |
1235 |
|
Tipperary County Council |
482 |
417 |
899 |
|
Waterford City and County Council |
941 |
423 |
1364 |
|
Westmeath County Council |
1183 |
872 |
2055 |
|
Wexford County Council |
940 |
204 |
1144 |
|
Wicklow County Council |
1244 |
873 |
2117 |
|
Total |
46308 |
17518 |
63826 |
As part of this considerable national effort, the Government has also approved the construction of 500 rapid build homes, which will aim to provide accommodation to 2,000 individuals in family units. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is leading the development of this accommodation in conjunction with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY).
The rapid build homes will be located on State owned land with the first phase sites identified in Cork, Cavan, Tipperary, Sligo and Claremorris. The main contractor is carrying out enabling works on a number of the sites at present. Orders for the first 250 units were arranged in late October and the homes are expected to come off production from mid-December 2022.
It is hoped to have delivery of the first phase of rapid build homes by end March 2023.
For further information on the project please see attached briefing document and link to a gov.ie webpage: www.gov.ie/en/publication/ef882-rapid-build-housing/
137. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of the 500 public buildings that were identified for use in the housing of refugees in April 2022 that are currently in use; and the number of the homes and rooms in private homes that were pledged for use to house refugees that have been activated. [59595/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe properties referred to by the Deputy were forwarded by the Department of Housing at the outset of the crisis. I am advised by my officials that following review of the full list provided, it was identified that my Department had already procured many of the properties and others were not actioned as they were not deemed suitable. All avenues in respect of the properties provided have been exhausted.
I can advise the Deputy that every effort is being made to provide beneficiaries of temporary protection with pledged accommodation that is suitable for their needs. Once a pledge has passed through the inspection process and Garda vetting (where applicable), NGO Implementing Partners and Local Authorities will match Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) to suitable pledges. Since the beginning of the pledge programme in April this year, approximately 11,000 pledged properties have been notified to Local Authorities and other NGO Implementing Partners, with a view to assessing their viability and to match beneficiaries to those properties where possible.
In particular, efforts are focused on activating the remaining pledges that are available for placement of BOTPs. To date 5,520 Beneficiaries have been matched to more than 2,108 pledged properties and this figure increases every week.
As of 25 November, over €8.4mn has been paid out to over 4,200 applicants in respect of approximately 9,300 Temporary Protection Beneficiaries as part of the Accommodation Recognition Payment.
My Department continues to assess and review accommodation offers on an ongoing basis as to their suitability to the needs of BOTPs.
138. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of buildings that have been purchased by his Department in the past two years to house asylum seekers and refugees; the number of these that are currently in use; and the number of empty buildings and vacant sites that are in the ownership of or that are being rented out by his Department. [59596/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDeputy, since the publication of the White Paper in February 2022, my department has placed a significant focus on delivering the new model of accommodation and supports. A particular focus was placed on establishing the accommodation model including the acquisition of properties.
From January of this year, the Housing Agency, on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), has sourced and purchased a range of properties across the country. In total 32 properties have been purchased to date.
One of the 32 properties is currently occupied by Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) and it is managed by the Peter McVerry Trust. A process to transition the BOTPs currently living in the accommodation is underway and it is envisaged that the property will be available for International Protection (IP) arrivals from March next year. In regard to the remaining properties which have been purchased, an element of upgrading or renovations is required to make them habitable.
It is planned that these 32 properties will be used to deliver a range of accommodation for vulnerable applicants. My Department and the Housing Agency are currently developing an Expression of Interest (EOI) to commission Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to deliver this supported accommodation. It is planned that the EOI will issue before the end of the year.
I trust this clarifies the matter Deputy.
139. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a contract was signed with the owners of the former ESB offices in East Wall for the provision of accommodation at that premises; the total cost to date of the purchase, rent or refurbishment of all or part of the building; the total estimated capacity of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59607/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Two Gateway Accommodation Centre at East Wall was opened on 18 November. The capacity of the building at East Wall is 380 persons, made of up families and single adults on distinct access controlled floors. There are currently 80 single international protection applicants living in the building. The next arrivals will be families.
Residents will be accommodated mainly in twin bedrooms and in family rooms ranging from four up to six beds per room to a small number of dormitory style bedrooms.
There is a contract in place with the provider to use the building for 12 months initially.
My Department is not in a position to comment on the total cost to date of the purchase, rent or refurbishment of all or part of the building as this is commercially sensitive information.
As of 20 November 2022, there are 17,518 people accommodated in the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) system as a whole. Of this total 3,655 are children. At this point in 2021, there were approximately 7,250 people in IPAS accommodation.
The pressure on the State to accommodate over 65,000 people currently has led to significant shortages particularly for the international protection cohort.
Emergency centres have been opened in all parts of the country. There have been circa 40 accommodation locations utilised since January across 13 counties.
The Department is availing of all offers of accommodation made to it, including the use of office buildings and sports facilities, to address the accommodation shortfall. These options are necessary in order to provide shelter to international protection arrivals, to meet basic needs and to prevent homelessness.
I trust this information clarifies the matter.
140. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of persons currently being accommodated at the former ESB building in East Wall, by their country of origin, gender, age and whether they are single or part of a family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59608/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraDeputy, there are 80 single males currently being accommodated at the former ESB building in East Wall. International Protection applicants have a statutory right to anonymity and, accordingly, the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) does not provide personal information about the occupants of IPAS accommodation such as their nationality. Please see requested information in regard to age ranges below.
|
Age range |
Number |
|
40 years and over |
12 |
|
30 years to 39 years |
29 |
|
20 years to 29 years |
33 |
|
18 to 19 years |
6 |
Under the Recast Reception Conditions Directive (SI 230 of 2018), the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) is legally required to provide accommodation to international protection applicants who seek it while their claim for international protection is being determined by the International Protection Office.
The pressure on this Department to accommodate over 65,000 people currently has led to significant shortages particularly for the international protection cohort.
As of 20 November 2022, there are 17,518 people accommodated in the IPAS accommodation system as a whole. Of this total 7,655 are children.
At this point in 2021, there were approximately 7,250 people in IPAS accommodation.
All of the limited accommodation capacity within the IPAS system is currently being used. Given the significantly increased numbers of arrivals in the context of accommodation shortages, the Department has no option but to consider all offers of accommodation including repurposed office buildings in order to provide shelter, meet basic needs and prevent homelessness.
141. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will clarify a matter (details supplied) in relation to Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59612/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department continues to assess and review all accommodation offers received on an ongoing basis as to their suitability to the needs of BOTPs.
My Department is in addition reviewing all commercial accommodation offers on hand. Consideration of offers is prioritised based on the capacity available, but all offers are considered.
When considering offers of individual homes as commercial accommodation for BOTPs, my Department has regard to the potential impact on the local private rental market. Only houses which can comfortably accommodate a minimum of 15 people are considered, these are generally houses with a minimum of 6 bedrooms. Offers of a number of houses, which together total at least 15 bed spaces, are not accepted, as this removes housing from the local property market. My Department will make an exception to this rule in the case of owners of holiday home villages, where the entire development will be considered for one contract for accommodation for BOTPs.
In addition, the accommodation must meet the Department of Housing standards for accommodation for homeless people. For example, a 3-bedroom house where the owner proposed to install bunk beds and not to provide any shared recreational space is unlikely to meet the standards. My officials in considering an offer also consider the local amenities available, including ease of transport to schools and shops. There is no guarantee that my Department will contract for every property offered.
142. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a company (details supplied) will be paid under the Beneficiaries of the Temporary Protection order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59613/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOver 650 providers are currently in arrangements with my Department to provide accommodation to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. Over €50m has issued from my Department to date in November in respect of Ukraine accommodation and related costs. We are working rapidly to process all invoices received, with additional resources assigned. Almost 40% more invoices have been processed in the last week compared with the previous week. My Department is prioritising older invoices with a view to clearing that backlog in the coming weeks.
I am advised by my officials that this issue is currently in hand and that the supplier mentioned by the Deputy will be paid as soon as possible. My officials will continue to engage with this provider to ensure that invoices are paid in a timely fashion.
143. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a list will be provided of all schemes and programmes under the remit of his Department for which a means test applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59650/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy department has two schemes for which eligibility is determined by Department of Social Protection status, which can include means testing. These are:
- the National Childcare Scheme and
- the Community Childcare Savers Plus Scheme.
144. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide the attendance record of his Department at all joint policing committee and city and county development board meetings since 2015 to date, in tabular form. [59677/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised that officials from my Department have not attended joint policing committees and city and county development boards.
145. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason his Department has failed to respond to a series of requests made regarding the property of a person (details supplied) who previously housed Ukrainian refugees and who wishes to do so again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59717/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by my officials that the accommodation provider referred to in details supplied has severed ties with the third-party agent previously involved in accommodation of Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) at the property. I am also informed that further to the previous residents vacating the property, new BOTP residents have arrived at the premises as of this week.
146. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason his Department has failed to respond to requests made regarding a property (details supplied) which has been offered to house Ukrainian refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59741/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is focused on providing immediate, temporary accommodation to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. This has involved entering into arrangements with over 650 providers including hotels, guest houses and B&Bs, religious properties, with additional capacity operated by voluntary bodies and local authority emergency facilities.
The offer of accommodation has been noted and is appreciated. My Department continues to assess and review all accommodation offers received on an ongoing basis as to their suitability to meet the needs of BOTPs. The focus presently is on those offers of scale that can be activated in a timely fashion and fully meet requirements.
Procurement and contract negotiation with potential and existing providers continues on a daily basis. The Department is also seeking to pivot serviced contracts to give effect to the recent Government decision. I am advised by my officials that due to unprecedented engagement from those making offers there have been some delays in responding to some providers. It is expected that engagement with suitable providers will take place shortly.
147. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an accommodation provider (details supplied) will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59853/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOver 650 providers are currently in arrangements with my Department to provide accommodation to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. Over €50m has issued from my Department to date in November in respect of Ukraine accommodation and related costs. We are working rapidly to process all invoices received, with additional resources assigned. Almost 40% more invoices have been processed in the last week compared with the previous week. My Department is prioritising older invoices with a view to clearing that backlog in the coming weeks.
I am advised by my officials that these invoices are currently in hand. They will continue to engage with this provider to ensure invoices are processed in a timely fashion.
148. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an accommodation provider (details supplied) will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59855/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOver 650 providers are currently in arrangements with my Department to provide accommodation to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. Over €50m has issued from my Department to date in November in respect of Ukraine accommodation and related costs. We are working rapidly to process all invoices received, with additional resources assigned. Almost 40% more invoices have been processed in the last week compared with the previous week. My Department is prioritising older invoices with a view to clearing that backlog in the coming weeks.
My officials have been in contact with this provider and will continue to engage to ensure invoices are processed in a timely fashion.
149. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a payment for accommodation will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59893/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraOver 650 providers are currently in arrangements with my Department to provide accommodation to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. Over €50m has issued from my Department to date in November in respect of Ukraine accommodation and related costs. We are working rapidly to process all invoices received, with additional resources assigned. Almost 40% more invoices have been processed in the last week compared with the previous week. My Department is prioritising older invoices with a view to clearing that backlog in the coming weeks.
My officials have been in contact with this provider and will continue to engage to ensure invoices are processed in a timely fashion.
150. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a list will be provided of all schemes and programmes under the remit of his Department for which a means test applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59657/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are two schemes under the remit of my Department for which applicants are subject to a means test:
1. Student Grant Scheme
2. International Protection Student Scheme
Other bursaries and scholarships, such as those offered under the Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH), require applicants to be qualified for a particular rate of student grant and to have passed means assessment in order to receive said grant.
