Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2015
331. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision made by Student Universal Support Ireland and the student grants appeal board will be revised for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; the options available to the person; her plans to review the conditions of student grant legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36914/15]
View answerI understand that in the case of the student referred to by the Deputy an appeal was considered by the independent Student Grants Appeals Board on 13th October 2015 and the Board's decision issued directly to the appellant. The student was advised of her options in the decision letter. The options are that she may appeal to the High Court on a point of law under Section 21(6) of the Student Support Act 2011 and under the Ombudsman Acts 1980 to 2012. The Ombudsman can examine a complaint from the student if she feels she has been unfairly treated in her dealings with SUSI or the Appeals Board.
I have no plans at present to change the arrangements in place.
