Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 5: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if those on back to education allowance are liable to pay the proposed €200 charge for post leaving certificate courses, or will they be entitled to submit a maintenance grant application form to get payment of the charge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45910/10]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The cost of the proposed charge for PLC courses in the amount of €200 will be met by the Exchequer on behalf of those students who are eligible under the maintenance grant scheme for students attending PLC courses. Eligible students may include those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance provided that they meet all of the terms and conditions of the relevant student grant scheme.