Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2012

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Questions (90)

Robert Troy

Question:

90. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a student maintenance grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55877/12]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland that, in the case of the student referred to by the Deputy, a fee grant has been awarded and an award letter issued on 4th December 2012. Under the Student Grant Scheme this student is not eligible for a maintenance grant as he is in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA).