James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 174: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a back to education grant has been refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; the reason they have also been refused a vocational training opportunities scheme allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33355/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Back to Education Allowance is a Department of Social Protection scheme.

The vocational training opportunities scheme is administered by VECs.

My Department understands from the Department of Social Protection and the relevant VEC that the student in question has not applied for either allowance.