454. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the eligibility criteria for applicants for the higher education access route programme in cases in which where there are neighbouring students with identical criteria, one of them is eligible and the other is not; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the poverty deprivation index assessment compiled by POBAL can demonstrate a false impression of an applicant's background; if a mechanism in which applicants can appeal such decisions and provide the necessary information will be examined; his views on whether this programme is an essential part of providing greater access for students from rural and deprived areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32890/18]

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454. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Skills the eligibility criteria for applicants for the higher education access route programme in cases in which where there are neighbouring students with identical criteria, one of them is eligible and the other is not; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the poverty deprivation index assessment compiled by POBAL can demonstrate a false impression of an applicant's background; if a mechanism in which applicants can appeal such decisions and provide the necessary information will be examined; his views on whether this programme is an essential part of providing greater access for students from rural and deprived areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32890/18]

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