Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 December 2012
23. Deputy Joe O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) will be considered for a continuation of the maintenance grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54718/12]
View answerOfficials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that in the case of the student referred by the Deputy, he appealed the decision in relation to the rate of grant awarded to the appeals officer in SUSI on the 1st December 2012. SUSI aims to issue determinations on appeals as promptly as possible and within the specified timeframes defined in the Student Support Act, 2011. Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down, in writing, by SUSI, and remains of the view that SUSI has not interpreted the scheme correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the independent Student Grants Appeals Board.
