Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
267. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide figures as of 16 July 2013 of the number of persons that have Student Universal Support Ireland grants at an appeal stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36886/13]
View answerOfficials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that as of the 16th July 2013 there were 340 applications at the first appeal stage and there were 433 applications re-assessed as a result of a first appeal. Applicants have up to 30 days within which to appeal a SUSI decision and SUSI has discretion to extend the appeals period by a further 30 days. SUSI has regularly exercised this discretion to facilitate students. The Appeals Officer has 30 days within which to make their decision.
