Written answers

Thursday, 17 November 2022

Department of Education and Skills

Social Welfare Payments

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether students who are attending the National Learning Network, who were awarded the disability allowance, should receive the €500 cost-of-living disability support grant in the same way as persons who were awarded the disability allowance and are receiving their payment from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57159/22]

Photo of Niall CollinsNiall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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Following consultation with colleagues in the Department of Social Protection, eligible learners, including those attending the National Learning Network, will receive the once-off payment of €500 announced in Budget 2023. My officials are engaging with SOLAS in relation to arrangements being put in place for the payments to be made. I will provide you with an update once these arrangements are in place.

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