Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 March 2013
104. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether it is appropriate for decisions to be made by the external appeal board in respect of Student Universal Support Ireland once a month (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14417/13]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that the independent Student Grants Appeals Board is currently sitting at weekly intervals in March to deal with the appeals on hand. The Appeals Board has also scheduled a similar sitting arrangement for April. Appeals are received on an on-going basis throughout the academic year. Appeals are considered by the Appeals Board as quickly as possible and within the maximum 60 days prescribed by the Student Support Act 2011.
