Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
477. Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a Student Universal Support Ireland application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17371/13]
View answerAn appeal from the student in question was considered by the independent Student Grants Appeals Board on the 27th November, 2013. I understand that the awarding authority was requested to review the application under a change in circumstances.
Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the student referred to by the Deputy has had her application reviewed and was issued with a decision on the 5th April 2013.
If an individual applicant considers that she/he has been unjustly refused a student grant, she/he may appeal, in the first instance, to SUSI. Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down in writing by SUSI and remains of the view that the scheme has not been interpreted correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the independent Student Grant Appeals Board. The relevant appeal form will be available on request from SUSI.
