Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 January 2014

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Questions (242)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

242. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reinstate the SUSI grants awarded to students on level seven courses, the dental nursing and dental hygiene courses at Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork, who have recently received letters to say that the grant they were awarded in September was awarded in error, and to ensure there will be no recoupment of the moneys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3543/14]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The student grants awarding body, SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), confirmed on Monday 20th January 2014 that students attending the course referred to by the Deputy are approved for funding.

The decision follows a review carried out, as part of on-going audits of student grants, on a valid question which arose over the eligibility of the specified course. On looking into the matter, my Department clarified the position in respect of this course and grants are approved for students participating on the course in 2013/14.