Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 December 2013

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Questions (49)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

49. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills whether a person (details supplied) in County Mayo can submit an appeal to the student grants appeal board when there is a review of the Student Universal Support Ireland grant application ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52040/13]

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 that a fees only grant was awarded on 25th November, 2013 and that her college has been informed.