Student Universal Support Ireland Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 October 2013

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Questions (77)

Niall Collins

Question:

77. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of late applications that have been received by Student Universal Support Ireland; the number of these that are awaiting initial review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42886/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Officials in my Department have been informed that as of close of business on 6th October, SUSI has received 7,073 new applications after the 5th August 2013 closing date. SUSI has already initially assessed 3,284 of the late new applications.