Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2013
199. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on an appeal on an application to Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delay in issuing a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32966/13]
View answerOfficials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the applicant referred to by the Deputy was awarded the Postgraduate Fee Contribution of €2,000. She appealed the rate of the award to SUSI and they requested additional documentation. This documentation was not received and SUSI were unable to consider the appeal for the higher rate of award.
Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down, in writing, by SUSI, and remains of the view that SUSI has not interpreted the scheme correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the Student Grant Appeals Board. The relevant appeal form will be available on request from SUSI.
