Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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174. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the procedure to be followed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16632/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The person in question has been in contact directly with my department regarding the options available to him whilst pursuing third level education. He indicated he may pursue a course with an Educational Training Board. A letter issued to the person in question confirming he may do so whilst remaining on disability allowance (DA).

If, however, the course is provided through Solas and a training allowance is payable, then DA will not be payable in conjunction with that allowance for the duration of the course. The person in question should get back in touch with my department to confirm the details of his proposed course as soon as those details are available to him.