227 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection if greater clarity will be provided in terms of courses eligible for the back to education allowance as many students are applying for courses on the understanding that they will receive the allowance and then discover that the courses are not eligible; her views on widening the parameters of courses deemed eligible, to include courses such as software development, information systems and pharmaceutical science as the inclusion of such courses would lead to better job prospects for those involved and would also help in the creation of the knowledge economy, a prerequisite to regenerating the country’s economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24491/11]

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227 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Social Protection if greater clarity will be provided in terms of courses eligible for the back to education allowance as many students are applying for courses on the understanding that they will receive the allowance and then discover that the courses are not eligible; her views on widening the parameters of courses deemed eligible, to include courses such as software development, information systems and pharmaceutical science as the inclusion of such courses would lead to better job prospects for those involved and would also help in the creation of the knowledge economy, a prerequisite to regenerating the country’s economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24491/11]

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