Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

If the Department is changing or clarifying its understanding of how allocations to siblings will be made, there will be instances of reduced hours. In the case of two siblings, their total allocation - the Minister called it a double-up - could be cut in half. In the case of three siblings, their total allocation would be further reduced. This could have major implications, particularly if a tutor must deal with various ends of the spectrum. It is not as simple as doubling up. Rather, there are implications for the level of tuition received.

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