Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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1439. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an educational grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [34763/14]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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Under the Student Grant Scheme, an approved course is defined as a full-time undergraduate course of at least two years duration or a full-time postgraduate course of not less than one year duration pursued in an approved institution. In order to be considered for a grant a student is required, under Section 8 (1) (b) of the Student Support Act 2011, to be pursuing a full-time course.

There are no plans at present to extend the scope of the student grant scheme to part-time courses, in the State or in another EU Member State.

Tax relief is available for fees for part-time courses. Full details of this relief are available from the Revenue Commissioners.