Student Grant Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2013

Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Questions (297)

Tom Fleming

Question:

297. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applicants for third level education grants from County Kerry; the number of students that have been paid grants and college fees to date; the number that were refused; the up to date position regarding the number of students who sought to appeal and were accepted as valid appeals; the number of students that have been requested to supply further information on their claim to proceed or to confirm that they are still seeking a grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23044/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I understand from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that, as at close of business on 13th May 2013, it had received 2,557 student grant applications for Co. Kerry, for attendance at both further and higher education.

The information in relation to the number of students that have been paid grants and college fees to date for Co. Kerry is not currently available, however, some 1,548 students have been awarded a grant. The information will be made available to the Deputy shortly.

Some 991 applications from Co. Kerry have been refused or cancelled. There are 8 applications currently with SUSI for processing. 10 applications are awaiting further documentation from the student. These students are being contacted by SUSI as part of their close out strategy for applications for the 2012/13 academic year to confirm that they are still seeking a grant. Some 255 appeals have been received by SUSI to date from Co. Kerry.