Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2014
122. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the decision made by Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford and the student grants appeal board will be revised; the options available to the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30308/14]
View answerThe appeal of the student referred to by the deputy was heard by the independent Appeals Board on the 17th June 2014. The Board upheld the decision of the awarding authority and the appeals officer as the Board felt that the student was given ample opportunity to submit all documentation requested but failed to do so within the given timeframe.
The student was advised of his options in the letter which issued by the Appeals Board following the appeal hearing, which are that he may appeal to the High Court on a point of law under Section 21(6) of the Student Support Act 2011. Under the Ombudsman Acts 1980 to 2012, the Ombudsman can examine a complaint from the student if he feels he has been unfairly treated in his dealings with SUSI or the Appeals Board.
