Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 94: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if grants or financial assistance are available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31855/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Higher Education Grants Schemes operate under the Local Authorities (Higher Education Grants) Acts, 1968 to 1992. Each year, the scheme specifies a list of approved institutions for grants purposes. The approved institutions mainly comprise of public funded third level institutions. I understand the course referred to by the Deputy is provided by a private college which is not approved for grants purposes. There are no plans at present to extend the scope of the student support schemes to such private colleges. Tax relief, at the standard rate of tax, is available on tuition fees paid to certain private colleges in the State. Further details and conditions in relation to such tax relief are available from the candidate's local tax office.