Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
375 Deputy James Bannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford has been refused a third level grant in respect of a level 7 degree course, despite the only other course they have undertaken being one in an unrelated subject 18 years ago, which is a deterrent to further education in the interest of employment opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33858/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant assessing authority, i.e. the applicant's local authority or VEC. An applicant may appeal the decision to the relevant local authority or VEC.
Where the assessing authority decides to reject the appeal, the applicant may appeal this decision to my Department by submitting an appeal form outlining clearly the grounds for the appeal.
No appeal has been received by my Department to date from the candidate referred to by the Deputy.
376 Deputy James Bannon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Longford is not being paid a third level maintenance grant for 2010, despite the person’s parents’ change of circumstances in 2010, due to loss of employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33865/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant assessing authority, i.e. the applicant's local authority or VEC. An applicant may appeal the decision to the relevant local authority or VEC.
Where the assessing authority decides to reject the appeal, the applicant may appeal this decision to my Department by submitting an appeal form outlining clearly the grounds for the appeal.
No appeal has been received by my Department to date from the candidate referred to by the Deputy.
