Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
266. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in respect of appeal for higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29568/14]
View answerOfficials in my Department have confirmed that the student referred to by the Deputy has appealed the decision of the awarding authority to the independent Student Grants Appeals Board. A P45 had been requested in respect of the student's mother as she has had a change in circumstances in relation to her income. It is understood that a P45 is not available at this time and alternative documentation has been provided to the Board.
The appeal was received by the Board on 25th June 2014 and will be heard within the timeframe set out in the Student Support Act 2011. The student will be notified directly of the outcome of the appeal.
