Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 February 2013

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Questions (117)

Michael Lowry

Question:

117. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons for the on-going delay in processing a student grant appeal application in respect of a person (details supplied) with Student Universal Support Ireland; the steps being taken to tackle this delay; when a decision will issue in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10510/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland that in the case of the student referred to by the Deputy, her student grant application was appealed to the appeals officer in SUSI and the original decision was overturned.

The student's application was reassessed and on the 20 February 2013, a revised award letter issued to the student.