Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons that applied for the pilot support scheme 2016 (details supplied); the number of persons that were successful in their application for the pilot support scheme 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3791/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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15 Pilot Support Scheme applications were received for the 2016/17 academic year with 2 qualifying for support.

Most applicants who did not qualify for support, failed to qualify under two or more criteria. The reasons why applicants did not qualify for a support were as follows:

- Did not have five years in the Irish Education system;

- Did not meet the criteria for permission to reside under the scheme;

- Did not complete the Leaving Certificate;

- Did not have residence in Ireland for five years prior to their application to the pilot scheme; and

- Application received after the closing date of 4th November 2016.