I recently completed a PLC Course. In August of last year, I completed an application for BTEA, and sent it into the local office, I heard nothing back.
The next time I went into sign on, I asked the women at the front desk and was told to carry on until I heard something. Since completing the course in May of this year, I was offered a place at third level. I applied for BTEA allowance for the new course. I received a letter yesterday from the DSP stating that I have been claiming Unemployment assistance illegally and they are looking to reclaim over 7,000 euro from me. I am shocked at this, I thought the payment had switched over. It seems that I was getting my money from the wrong government pot, but there is no mention of the other payment which I was entitled too. I am now fearful that I wont get the BTEA for the third level course and I am thinking that every obstacle will be put in front of me to stop me. Can you give me advice on where I stand?