349 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will make arrangements to pay home tuition allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Carlow. [22278/06]

I can confirm for the Deputy that my Department sanctioned a home tuition grant for the child in question for January and February 2006. I understand that the child subsequently returned to school so the grant was discontinued. The child has since been asked to leave the school and the home tuition grant has been restored with effect from 23rd May 2006. The matter referred to by the Deputy will be examined by my officials and a decision will be conveyed to the parents as quickly as possible.