Further and Higher Education

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Ceisteanna (1440)

Duncan Smith

Ceist:

1440. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the transport supports that are available for a student (details supplied) with Asperger's, ASD with dyslexia, scoliosis, hip displacement who has recently commenced a PLC course following completion of their Leaving Certificate and is finding the commute from their home very difficult; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48520/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

My officials have made enquiries with City of Dublin ETB (CDETB) in relation to your query.

We understand from CDETB, that when making their application for supports under the Fund for Students with a Disability (FSD), that the learner concerned did not declare that they had a physical disability.

CDETB have confirmed that they will now re-engage with the learner on their application for transport.

Question No. 1441 answered with Question No. 1377.