Written answers

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Department of Education and Skills

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans in respect of grant assistance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11446/16]

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to meet with a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11486/16]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 and 168 together.

Under my Department's student grant scheme, eligible candidates may receive funding provided they are attending an approved course at an approved institution as defined in the scheme.

Private colleges operated on a for-profit basis are not listed as approved institutions for student grant purposes. However, tax relief on tuition fees may be available for students attending courses in private colleges. Details in relation to this relief are available from the Revenue Commissioners on www.revenue.ie.

I have arranged for my senior officials to meet this group in the coming weeks. I have also just announced a call for consultation on the Department's Statement of Strategy 2016- 2018 and have invited stakeholders to make submissions which can input into the development of this strategy. I would welcome any submissions that this group wish to make before the closing date of June 8, and will, of course, take their views into account in developing future policy.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.