Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Questions (298)

John McGuinness

Question:

298. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a grant to Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will expedite a response. [7249/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland that the student referred to by the Deputy was awarded a grant and an award letter issued on 8th November 2012. The student subsequently appealed the level of the award to the appeals officer in SUSI. The original decision was upheld. A letter issued to the student on 21st January 2013 in this regard.

The student lodged an appeal with the Student Grant Appeals Board on 5th February 2013. This appeal will be heard as soon as possible and within the 60 days statutory timeframe set out in the Student Support Act 2011.