Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (278)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

278. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made on a student grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27399/13]

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 also to the Independent Appeals Board. SUSI was advised by the Appeals Board to review the application of the applicant referred to by the Deputy as the original decision was overturned by the Appeals Board. The student's application was reassessed and on the 6th June 2013, a revised award letter issued to the student.