Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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391. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a scribe for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41623/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department provides supports for students in higher education with disabilities through the Fund for Students with Disabilities. 

The Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD) is administered by the Higher Education Authority on behalf of my Department.

The FSD provides funding to students in approved colleges of further and higher education for the delivery of key services, reasonable accommodations and supports for learners with disabilities on full-time, approved courses. 

The student referred to by the Deputy is advised to contact the Access Officer in the institution he is attending to see whether supports are available under the FSD.