Student Grant Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2012

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Ceisteanna (278)

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

278. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for a student grant. [49727/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

The decision on eligibility for new student grant applications from the 2012/13 academic year is a matter for the new centralised grant awarding authority, SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Officials in my Department have confirmed with SUSI that documentation requested from the student referred to by the Deputy is currently awaiting review and the student will be notified directly of the outcome.