Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013
271. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of student grant applications that were appealed to Student Universal Support Ireland; the amount of those appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18582/13]
View answerI understand from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that, at close of business on 22nd April 2013, 6,669 appeals had been received by SUSI and 164 of these are awaiting a decision from the appeals officer. SUSI aims to issue appeal determinations as promptly as possible and within the timeframe specified in the Student Support Act, 2011. Where an appeal is turned down in writing by SUSI, and the applicant 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 Grants Appeals Board.
