288 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the policy grounds on which the eligibility criteria for the back to education allowance scheme was compiled, with particular reference to the need to be on jobseeker’s allowance or benefit for the nine months preceding the making of an application; her views that the eligibility criteria are sufficient to encourage persons to take opportunities for employment prior to returning to education; her plans to revise the eligibility criteria for the back to education allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31243/11]

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288 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the policy grounds on which the eligibility criteria for the back to education allowance scheme was compiled, with particular reference to the need to be on jobseeker’s allowance or benefit for the nine months preceding the making of an application; her views that the eligibility criteria are sufficient to encourage persons to take opportunities for employment prior to returning to education; her plans to revise the eligibility criteria for the back to education allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31243/11]

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