Student Universal Support Ireland Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 October 2013

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Questions (243)

Willie Penrose

Question:

243. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who appealed a decision by Student Universal Support Ireland in relation to the refusal of their application for a student grant has not yet been informed of the decision of the review despite numerous contacts with SUSI notwithstanding that the result of same has been furnished to a third party; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42348/13]

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 the original decision of the awarding authority was upheld on appeal by the SUSI appeals officer. Where an appeal is turned down in writing by SUSI and the applicant remains of the view that the scheme has not been interpreted correctly in his or her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the independent Student Grants Appeals Board. The relevant appeal form is available to download from www.studentfinance.ie.