296. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the situation facing social care students who would typically carry out 800 hours of placement under QQI and CORU guidelines in two block placements in year two and three and which due to Covid-19 work placements have not been halted with students unable to start their placements (details supplied); if placement hours will be altered to reflect the situation for students in this position who want to progress to the next year; if he has met with QQI and CORU regarding this situation; the proposals being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9437/20]

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296. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the situation facing social care students who would typically carry out 800 hours of placement under QQI and CORU guidelines in two block placements in year two and three and which due to Covid-19 work placements have not been halted with students unable to start their placements (details supplied); if placement hours will be altered to reflect the situation for students in this position who want to progress to the next year; if he has met with QQI and CORU regarding this situation; the proposals being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9437/20]

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