Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2009
605 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in processing the application for a third level grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36927/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe decision on eligibility for a higher education grant is a matter for the relevant VEC as appropriate. If an individual applicant considers that she/he has been unjustly refused a maintenance grant, or that the rate of maintenance grant awarded is not the correct one, she/he may appeal, in the first instance, to the relevant VEC.
Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down, in writing, by the relevant VEC and remains of the view that the body has not interpreted the schemes correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to my Department.
My Department has received no appeal for the candidate referred to by the Deputy.
