Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2010
149 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if approval for a grant based on an application to Kilkenny Vocational Education Committee will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [35271/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe decision on eligibility for student maintenance grants is a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant grant awarding authority — either the local authority or Vocational Education Committee, as appropriate. My Department contacted County Kilkenny VEC, the grant awarding authority in this case. It is understood that supporting documentation has been requested from the applicant and that this is outstanding. Once this documentation has been received by the VEC, the grant application can be processed and the student will then be notified in writing of the grant awarding authority's decision.
150 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a response to correspondence sent to her Department on the 29/03/10 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if her case will be reviewed. [35280/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraA reply has issued from my Department to the correspondence referred to by the Deputy on 25 June 2010. An appeal form has issued to the candidate to allow her to make an appeal to my Department.
