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publications/entitlements
On the comhairle website
www.comhairle.ie you will find very useful information
about allowances and entitlements. Sufferers from an eating disorder , their families and carers are
entitled to various welfare payments, health services, grants and
other entitlements.
Use this link and study carefully the
entitlements for people with disability and contact your nearest
Citizen Information
Centre.
Sufferers from an eating disorder are also entitled to
Back to Education Allowance, if
their education was interrupted due to the eating disorder.
Back to Education Allowance
There are a number of ways in which unemployed people, lone parents and people getting certain disability payments can return to full-time education (second and third level) and receive the Back to Education Allowance paid by the Department of Social and Family Affairs. They also may retain secondary benefits such as Rent/Mortgage Supplement.
Who qualifies:
you may qualify if you are one of the following:
- At least 18 years of age and getting one of the following payments for at least six months: Blind Pension, Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension, Unemployability Supplement. (From September 2005 12 months for third level courses – currently 15 months)
- In receipt of Disability Benefit for at least three years
- At least 21 years of age (24 for a third level post graduate course) and getting one of the following payments for at least six months: Carer´s Allowance (if caring responsibilities have ceased), Widow/Widower´s (Contributory or Non-Contributory) Pension, Deserted Wife´s Benefit/Allowance, Prisoner´s Wife´s Allowance, Farm Assist, One-Parent Family Payment, Unemployment Assistance, Unemployment Benefit. (From September 2005 12 months for third level courses – currently 15 months)
- Aged between 18 and 20, out of the formal education system for at least 2 years and getting one of the following payments for at least six months: One-Parent Family Payment, Unemployment Assistance, Unemployment Benefit. (From September 2005 12 months for third level courses – currently 15 months)
- A person with a disability who is finishing a Community Employment (CE) scheme and who had not been in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment at the time of starting the scheme. Where there is a gap of more than 4 weeks between finishing on the CE scheme and starting on the approved course, an entitlement to a qualifying social welfare payment must be established.
Note:
Time spent on VTOS (see below), Community Employment, Back to Work Allowance Scheme, FÁS training courses etc. may count towards the qualifying period.
Payment:
You are paid a standard rate of payment. If you are currently getting a reduced rate of payment, your allowance is brought up to the maximum rate of your current payment. In addition you are also paid an annual Cost of Education Allowance of €254 (€400 from September 2005).
The allowance is normally paid for the full duration of the course including all holiday periods. However, if you were getting an unemployment payment before starting on the scheme the allowance is not paid between academic years. Your payment is not affected by any other income you may have, e.g. working part-time or during holiday periods. Your Rent/Mortgage Supplement may be affected by any additional income you may have.
If you qualify for the allowance your spouse/partner may also qualify in their own right, provided you are getting an increase for a Qualified Adult with your allowance/benefit. You are each paid the personal rate of payment and Cost of Education Allowance.
How to apply:
Apply to the second/third level college/institution for advice on courses and how to apply for a place. After you have been accepted on the course contact your local Social Welfare Office for form BTE 1.
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
VTOS allows people who are aged 21 or over and who have been receiving certain social welfare payments for at least six months to take up a full-time education course at certain vocational centres around the country.
Who qualifies:
You must be aged 21 or over and
- getting Disability Allowance, Disability Benefit, Invalidity Pension, Unemployment Assistance/Benefit or One-Parent Family Payment for at least six months
- getting Blind Pension, Deserted Wife´s Benefit/Allowance, Widow/Widowers (Contributory or Non-Contributory) Pension or Prisoner´s Wife´s Allowance (provided you have not been engaged in paid work for at least 6 months prior to starting the course). Those in receipt of Carer´s Allowance whose caring responsibilities have ceased may also be eligible.
Payment:
The course centre pays you the equivalent of the maximum rate of your unemployment payment. Recipients of Disability Allowance, Disability Benefit, Invalidity Pension and other social welfare payments continue to be paid by the Department of Social and Family Affairs at a rate equivalent to the maximum rate of your current social welfare payment. A small lunch allowance is paid and a small travel allowance may also be paid by the VEC to those who live more than three miles from the course centre. Secondary benefits are also retained and free books and materials are provided. A training bonus of €31.80 per week is also paid to those who were in receipt of an eligible social welfare payment for at least a year prior to starting on VTOS. Limited childcare support is also available.
You can work without it affecting your payment. However, your Rent/Mortgage Interest Supplement may be affected by any additional income apart from the training bonus you may have.
How to Apply:
Apply to your local VEC for a place.
| Co. Carlow VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Larry
Kavanagh |
Administrative Offices,
Athy Road
Co. Carlow |
Tel: (059)9138560
Fax: (059)9138587
Email:
admin@carlowvec.ie
Website:
www.carlowvec.ie |
| Co. Cavan VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Colm McEvoy |
Administrative Offices,
Keadue
Co. Cavan |
Tel: (049) 4331044
Fax: (049) 4331467
Email:
info@cavanvec.ie
Website:
www.cavanvec.ie |
| Co. Clare VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr George
O'Callaghan |
Administrative Offices,
Station Road,
Ennis
Co. Clare |
Tel: (065) 6828107/6820144
Fax: (065) 6824928
Email:
coclarevec@eircom.net |
| City of Cork VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Ted Owens
CEO |
Administrative Offices,
Emmet Place
Co. Cork |
Tel: (021) 4273377
Fax: (021) 4275680
Email:
ceo@corkvec.ie
Website:
www.corkvec.ie |
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| Co. Cork VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Barra
O'Briain |
QC House,
Cork Business & Technology Park,
Model Farm Road
Co. Cork |
Tel: (021) 4800900
Fax: (021) 4800950
Email:
ceo@cocorkvec.ie
Website:
www.cocorkvec.ie |
| City of Dublin VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Ms Jacinta
Stewart |
Administrative Offices,
Town Hall,
Merrion Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4
Co. Dublin |
Tel: (01) 6680614/6684394
Fax: (01) 6680710
Email:
ceo@cdvec.ie
Website:
www.cdvec.ie |
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| Co. Dublin VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Pat O'Connor |
Administrative Offices,
1 Tuansgate,
Belgard Square East,
Tallaght,
Dublin 24
Co. Dublin |
Tel: (01) 4529600
Fax: (01) 4515196
Email:
info@codubvec.ie
Website:
www.codubvec.ie |
|
| Dun Laoghaire VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr John Ryan
CEO |
Dun Laoghaire VEC
Administrative Offices
Century Court
100 Upper Georges St
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Co. Dublin |
Tel: 01 2147200
Fax: 01 2147234
Email:
info@dlvec.ie
Website:
www.dlvec.ie |
| Co. Galway VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Seosamh Mac
Donncha Uas. |
Administrative Offices,
Coilear Bán
Athenry
Co. Galway
Co. Galway |
Tel: (091) 874260/874261
Fax: (091) 874270
Email:
cogalvec@eircom.net
Website:
www.countygalwayvec.com |
| Kerry Education Service (Co. Kerry VEC) |
| Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Barney
O'Reilly |
Riverside House,
Dan Spring Road,
Tralee,
Co. Kerry
Co. Kerry |
Tel: (066) 7121488/7121248
Fax: (066) 7121531
Email:
info@cokerryed.ie
Website:
www.cokerryed.ie |
| Co. Kildare VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Sean Ashe |
Aras Cilll Dara
Devoy Park
Limerick Road,
Naas,
Co. Kildare |
Tel: (045) 897358/879502
Fax: (045) 879916
Email:
cooffice@kildarevec.ie
Website:
www.kildarevec.ie |
| Co. Kilkenny VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Rodger
Curran |
Administrative Offices,
Seville Lodge
Callan Road
Kilkenny
Co. Kilkenny |
Tel: (056) 7770966
Fax: (056) 7765281
Email:
cooffice@kilkennyvec.ie
Website:
www.kilkennyvec.ie |
| Co Laois VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Ms Anne
O'Keefe |
Administrative Offices,
Ridge Road,
Portlaoise
Co. Laois |
Tel: (057) 8621352 8622435 8622316 8622015
Fax: (057) 8621877
Email:
headoffice@laoisvec.ie
Website:
www.laoisvec.ie |
| Co. Leitrim VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr John F.
Blunnie |
Administrative Offices,
St. George's Terrace,
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim |
Tel: (071) 9620024/9620513
Fax: (071) 9621362
Email:
vecoffice@leitrimvec.ie |
| Co. Limerick VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Sean Burke |
County Limerick VEC.,
Marshal House,
Dooradoyle Road,
Co. Limerick
Co. Limerick |
Tel: (061) 442 100
Fax: (061) 442 199
Email:
admin@limerickvec.ie |
| Co. Longford VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Ms Josephine
O'Donnell |
Administrative Offices,
Battery Road
Co. Longford |
Tel: (043) 46493/46384/41030
Fax: (043) 45360
Email:
admin@longfordvec.ie
Website:
www.longfordvec.com |
| Co. Louth VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Dr Peter J.
Connolly |
Administrative Offices,
Chapel Street,
Dundalk
Co. Louth |
Tel: (042) 9334047
Fax: (042) 9339412
Email:
admin@louthvec.ie
Website:
www.louthvec.ie |
| Co. Mayo VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Dr Katie
Sweeney |
Administrative Offices,
Newtown,
Castlebar
Co. Mayo |
Tel: (094) 9024188
Fax: (094) 9024187
Email:
admin@mayovec.ie |
| Co. Meath VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Peter
Kierans |
Administrative Offices,
Abbey Road,
Navan
Co. Meath |
Tel: 046 90 21447
Fax: 046 90 29821
Email:
education@meathvec.ie
Website:
www.meathvec.ie |
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| Co. Westmeath VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Gearóid Ó
Brádaigh CEO |
Co. Westmeath VEC
Marlinstown Office Park
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
Co. West Meath |
Tel: 044 9348389/9340834
Fax: 044 9343533
Email:
headoffice@westmeathvec.ie
Website:
www.westmeathvec.ie |
| Co. Monaghan VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Larry
McCluskey |
VEC Administration Centre,
Market Street
Co. Monaghan |
Tel: (047) 30888
Fax: (047) 30889
Email:
monaghanvec@eircom.net
Website:
www.monaghanvec.ie |
| Co. Offaly VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Diarmuid
O'Neill |
Administrative Offices,
O'Connor Square,
Tullamore
Co. Offaly |
Tel: (057) 9321406
Fax: (057) 9351400
Email:
headoffice@offalyvec.ie
Website:
www.offalyvec.ie |
| Co. Roscommon VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Larry
O'Farrelly |
Administrative Offices,
Lanesboro Street
Co. Roscommon
Co. Roscommon |
Tel: (090) 6626151
Fax: (090) 6626537
Email:
admin@roscommonvec.ie
Website:
www.roscommonvec.ie |
| Co. Sligo VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Martin
O'Brien |
Quay Street,
Sligo
Co. Sligo |
Tel: (071) 9142438
Fax: (071) 9144121
Email:
sligovec@eircom.net
Website:
www.sligovec.ie |
| Co. Waterford VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Paddy
Lavelle |
Administrative Offices,
Wolfe Tone Road,
Dungarvan
Co. Waterford |
Tel: (058) 41780/41654
Fax: (058) 41166
Email:
watvecco@eircom.net |
| Co. Westmeath VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Mr Gearóid Ó
Brádaigh CEO |
Co. Westmeath VEC
Marlinstown Office Park
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
Co. West Meath |
Tel: 044 9348389/9340834
Fax: 044 9343533
Email:
headoffice@westmeathvec.ie
Website:
www.westmeathvec.ie |
| Co. Wexford VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Ms Clare
McMahon |
Administrative Offices,
Ardcavan Business Park,
Ardcavan,
Co. Wexford |
Tel: (053) 9123799/9123896/9144753
Fax: (053) 9124109 |
| Co. Wicklow VEC |
| Chief Executive Officer: Ms Fiona
Hartley |
Administrative Offices,
PO Box 15
Church Street
Wicklow Town
Co. Wicklow |
Tel: (0404) 20460
Fax: (0404) 20460
Email:
headoffice@wicklowvec.ie
Website:
www.wicklowvec.ie |
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