Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 January 2011
109 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when a vocational education committee appeal following refusal of a higher education grant will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2088/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant grant awarding authority i.e. the applicant's local authority or VEC. Where a grant application is refused, the reason for the refusal is given by the grant awarding authority. An applicant may appeal the decision to the relevant local authority or VEC. Where the grant awarding 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.
