Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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820. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 518 of 25 June 2024, when the details will be published; whether this pilot scheme will only apply to a select number of courses-institutions; and if he could confirm what these will be. [29380/24]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The parameters of a pilot part-time grant scheme are currently being finalised and I will announce the details in due course.

Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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821. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to clarify if an application for the 1916 bursary grant was received for the academic year 2023-2024 for a person (details supplied), and if so, what was the result of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29536/24]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The HEA devolves responsibility for the application, selection, and award processes for the 1916 Bursary Fund to the regional clusters of Higher Education Institutions.

The Cluster to which the person the Deputy refers to has confirmed that the application was received but unfortunately was not successful on the grounds of financial income criteria. The outcome of this was conveyed to the person by letter in March 2024 with details of they could appeal the decision.

No appeal was submitted within the timeframe allowed.