Student Grant Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2012

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Questions (318)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

318. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a higher education grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11, in view of the fact that this person was wrongly advised on a number of occasions to apply through the Student Universal Support Ireland system; the reason SUSI will not now communicate with the CDVEC to assist with the processing of this application at the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52938/12]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Officials in my Department have confirmed with CDVEC, that in the case of the student referred to by the Deputy who is a renewal applicant that a grant has been awarded and an award letter issued on 22 November, 2012.