Dan Neville (Limerick West, Fine Gael)
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Question 21: To ask the Minister for Defence the position in relation to the provision of third level education in the Defence Forces under the USAC scheme; if there are plans to change this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38145/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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All Army Officers, on commissioning after completion of Cadet Training, who meet the academic entry requirements for third level education, and who do not already hold a Level 7 Qualification, are eligible to participate in the USAC Scheme. The USAC Scheme permits such newly commissioned Officers to attend university on a full time basis as undergraduates for 3-4 years and to complete a primary (Bachelor's) degree. There are no plans to change this Scheme at present.