Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Questions (148)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

148. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Donegal is still awaiting a decision on their student grant, given that their appeal was received by Student Universal Support Ireland on 25 April and a decision remains outstanding and, as a result of this delay, the student is prevented from accessing their fourth year exam results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29186/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that in the case of the student referred to by the Deputy, his student grant application was appealed to the appeals officer in SUSI on the 25th of April 2013.

The appeal is currently being examined and the student will be notified directly by SUSI of the outcome in the coming days.