Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when arrears of home tuition will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46450/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The home tuition scheme provides funding to parents to provide education at home for children who, for a number of reasons such as chronic illness, are unable to attend school. The scheme was extended in recent years to facilitate tuition for children awaiting a suitable educational placement. Home tuition grants are paid to the parents, who in turn make payment to the home tuition provider.

Following the introduction of an increased rate of pay to suitably qualified home tuition providers, arrears payments may be due to some tuition providers. My Department is currently examining the matter. Officials from my Department will be in contact with the tutor referred to by the Deputy in due course.