Grant Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Questions (608)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

608. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there are any procedures being put in place to ensure that the SUSI grant applications involving temporarily laid-off workers from Tara Mines can be appropriately assessed given the fact those workers cannot get a letter of job cessation from Revenue; if he will provide an update on these procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41061/23]

Written answers

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Deputy Simon Harris)

SUSI are currently reviewing applications relating to this issue and should be in contact with applicants shortly for further information. If any applicant does not hear from SUSI in this respect I would advise them to contact SUSI either via email: [e-mail] or by phone [phone] and ask for a review of their application.