Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 January 2026
406. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider the case of a student requiring access to the back-to-education allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3243/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra445. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider the case of a student requiring access to the back-to-education allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3313/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 406 and 445 together.
The person concerned is currently in receipt of a Guardians Payment. The Guardians Payment can be paid directly to a customer if they are attending a full-time education course, between the age of 18 and 22 years, and not living with or in the care of a guardian.
Our records show that the customer is in the third year of a three year course and the current academic year will finish before they turn 22 years.
Therefore, in this case, the person concerned does not need to access the Back to Education Allowance as they will remain in on their Guardians payment beyond the end date of their course, until the day before they turn 22. The person concerned has been notified of this.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
