Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2012
199. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a student grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41935/12]
View answerThe decision on eligibility for new student grant applications from the 2012/13 academic year is a matter for the new centralised grant awarding authority, SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Officials in my Department have confirmed with SUSI that documentation was requested from the student on 30 July, 2012 and 24 August 2012. The requested documentation was received on 21st September 2012 and is currently under consideration by SUSI. When the analysis is complete the student will be notified directly of the outcome.
The Deputy will appreciate that in the absence of all of the relevant details that would be contained in an individual's application form and supporting documentation, it would not be possible for me to say whether or not a student should qualify for a maintenance grant.
